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  1. #1
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    Default finishing camphor laurel

    I have dried the timber for 12 months and cut log into rounds - sanded to a nice smooth finish , but a green stain in the timber shows thru and spoils the finished effect - how can I get a nice camphor finish to the timber?

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    Hi webe

    Any chance you can post a photo of the board / project?

    Thanks
    Wendy

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    Thumbs up Green stain in camphor rounds

    Thanks for your interest Wendy - I have dug out some rounds that were cut thinner some months ago and they are fine. It would seem that further drying is in order before I work on these green ones. Dennis

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    If they're going to be turned on the lathe then turn them now to a rough shape and allow them to dry out for a few months before finishing the turning.

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    Turn them as they are and finish them off they'll be fine.

  5. #5
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    Default Camphor stain problem

    Thanks for replying 'U BEAUT" - Your reply has been very helpful. Dennis

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