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Nickbee · 01-09-2008, 12:42 PM

Thanks Harry! I need to go pick up some spray laquer and give this method a try. I already have a can of satin poly sitting around. Great stuff!

curiousgeorge · 01-09-2008, 12:51 PM

Harry, that looks like a simple and effective KISS method. Even a clutz like me couldn't mess that up.
I hope you aren't planning on putting any shrimp on that barbie any time soon.

**harrysin** · 01-09-2008, 07:10 PM

George, after just looking at you're post on the stool restoration, would you please remove the word clutz from you're vocabulary.

George II · 01-09-2008, 10:07 PM

What about in Wax Ebony? I have used it and the only problem was the fact highlighting the marks caused by my random orbital sander. I will correct this and finish the project on the next pretty day or when I find my round-tuit.

George II · 01-09-2008, 10:08 PM

I ment MinWax Ebony. sorry!

**harrysin** · 01-09-2008, 10:53 PM

Sounds interesting George II, what exactly is MiniWax Ebony, something like black boot polish?

curiousgeorge · 01-09-2008, 11:00 PM

Harry, MinWax is a brand name. They make all kinds of stains, paint, poly, etc. So I think it's a stain.

**harrysin** · 01-10-2008, 02:12 AM

George, you've hit the nail on the head, ebony stain, why oh why didn't we consider the obvious. I tried a little earlier applying some, in fact two coats well rubbed in and when dried, about 15 minutes, gave a spray coat of matt Poly, unfortunately, with plenty still in the can, it ran out of puff so I couldn't get to see the result with two coats. I think the result is more like Nick had in mind, the grain can be clearly seen, however I prefer my yesterdays effort.

**harrysin** · 01-10-2008, 11:43 PM

I thought this subject was finished with but whilst taking a break from my third day of gardening, I did a Google search and found that the most popular method of ebonising wood is to dissolve wire wool in white vinegar (a couple of weeks?) and paint this solution onto the timber which causes a chemical reaction with the tannins in the wood, several coats can be applied to achieve the desired colour. There is even an ebonising product here in OZ called "Newts" Enhancing Ebonising Solution and claims to be "brewed from fermented spirits" and sells for $9.50 for a 500ml bottle. There was also mention of bleaching wood. I just knew that you guys would want this information!

curiousgeorge · 01-25-2008, 12:22 AM

Nick, I ran across this web site and thought about your post. Hope this helps.

http://www.wkfinetools.com/cc_how/wo...son-EbWood.asp

01-09-2008, 12:42 PM	#11
Nickbee Registered User Forum Geek Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 359 View Nickbee's Gallery	Report This Post! Thanks Harry! I need to go pick up some spray laquer and give this method a try. I already have a can of satin poly sitting around. Great stuff!
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01-09-2008, 12:51 PM	#12
curiousgeorge Registered User Supreme Forum King Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Fort Worth,Texas USA Posts: 1,421 View curiousgeorge's Gallery	Report This Post! Harry, that looks like a simple and effective KISS method. Even a clutz like me couldn't mess that up. I hope you aren't planning on putting any shrimp on that barbie any time soon. __________________ George If you can't fix it with a hammer, you've got an electrical problem...
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01-09-2008, 07:10 PM	#13
harrysin Forum Contributer Supreme Forum King Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Western Australia Posts: 3,073 View harrysin's Gallery	Report This Post! George, after just looking at you're post on the stool restoration, would you please remove the word clutz from you're vocabulary. __________________ *Harry*
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01-09-2008, 10:07 PM	#14
George II Registered User Forum Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Fayetteville, Georgia Posts: 147 View George II's Gallery	Report This Post! What about in Wax Ebony? I have used it and the only problem was the fact highlighting the marks caused by my random orbital sander. I will correct this and finish the project on the next pretty day or when I find my round-tuit.
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01-09-2008, 10:08 PM	#15
George II Registered User Forum Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Fayetteville, Georgia Posts: 147 View George II's Gallery	Report This Post! I ment MinWax Ebony. sorry!
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01-09-2008, 10:53 PM	#16
harrysin Forum Contributer Supreme Forum King Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Western Australia Posts: 3,073 View harrysin's Gallery	Report This Post! Sounds interesting George II, what exactly is MiniWax Ebony, something like black boot polish? __________________ *Harry*
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01-09-2008, 11:00 PM	#17
curiousgeorge Registered User Supreme Forum King Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Fort Worth,Texas USA Posts: 1,421 View curiousgeorge's Gallery	Report This Post! Harry, MinWax is a brand name. They make all kinds of stains, paint, poly, etc. So I think it's a stain. __________________ George If you can't fix it with a hammer, you've got an electrical problem...
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01-10-2008, 02:12 AM	#18
harrysin Forum Contributer Supreme Forum King Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Western Australia Posts: 3,073 View harrysin's Gallery	Report This Post! George, you've hit the nail on the head, ebony stain, why oh why didn't we consider the obvious. I tried a little earlier applying some, in fact two coats well rubbed in and when dried, about 15 minutes, gave a spray coat of matt Poly, unfortunately, with plenty still in the can, it ran out of puff so I couldn't get to see the result with two coats. I think the result is more like Nick had in mind, the grain can be clearly seen, however I prefer my yesterdays effort. __________________ *Harry*
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01-10-2008, 11:43 PM	#19
harrysin Forum Contributer Supreme Forum King Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Western Australia Posts: 3,073 View harrysin's Gallery	Report This Post! I thought this subject was finished with but whilst taking a break from my third day of gardening, I did a Google search and found that the most popular method of ebonising wood is to dissolve wire wool in white vinegar (a couple of weeks?) and paint this solution onto the timber which causes a chemical reaction with the tannins in the wood, several coats can be applied to achieve the desired colour. There is even an ebonising product here in OZ called "Newts" Enhancing Ebonising Solution and claims to be "brewed from fermented spirits" and sells for $9.50 for a 500ml bottle. There was also mention of bleaching wood. I just knew that you guys would want this information! __________________ *Harry*
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01-25-2008, 12:22 AM	#20
curiousgeorge Registered User Supreme Forum King Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Fort Worth,Texas USA Posts: 1,421 View curiousgeorge's Gallery	Report This Post! Ebonizing Wood Nick, I ran across this web site and thought about your post. Hope this helps. http://www.wkfinetools.com/cc_how/wo...son-EbWood.asp __________________ George If you can't fix it with a hammer, you've got an electrical problem...
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