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  1. 10th May 2010, 11:48 AM #1
    latouga
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    Question Silky Oak - colour bleaching

    I have some silky oak (cardwellia from up north) boards ( almost 1/4 cut) that I want to use for a table top. However, many are dull grey/brown colour and some are honey coloured. How can I lighten the darker boards ?
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  2. 7th June 2010, 09:52 PM #2
    silky oak man
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    Default Lighten colour

    Light sanding, fine steel wool, try on a scrap piece first
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