In issue #93 (April 2002) edition of American Woodworker, there is an
article on finishing cherry. They discuss a two step chemical process made
by Old Growth Solutions LLC. They also list a website www.ecostain.com and
a phone number as the source for this stain system. Unfortunately, it
appears that both are invalid and the company no longer exists. Does
anybody know if this chemical is still available under a different
manufacturer or if there is something made by somebody else that does the
same thing?
In article <[email protected]>, "D Steck" <[email protected]> wrote:
>In issue #93 (April 2002) edition of American Woodworker, there is an
>article on finishing cherry. They discuss a two step chemical process made
>by Old Growth Solutions LLC. They also list a website www.ecostain.com and
>a phone number as the source for this stain system. Unfortunately, it
>appears that both are invalid and the company no longer exists. Does
>anybody know if this chemical is still available under a different
>manufacturer or if there is something made by somebody else that does the
>same thing?
I didn't see that article, but there's a dandy two-step process that involves
lye and water... been discussed here several times:
http://groups-beta.google.com/groups?as_q=cherry%20lye&as_ugroup=rec.
woodworking
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Regards,
Doug Miller (alphageek at milmac dot com)
Nobody ever left footprints in the sands of time by sitting on his butt.
And who wants to leave buttprints in the sands of time?
In article <[email protected]>, [email protected] wrote:
>They've undoubtedly suffered the customary penalty for staining cherry.
>
>A short amount of time accomplishes wonders. It can be hastened by
>sunlight. A couple hours direct sun will produce a pronounced effect.
Nowhere nearly as pronounced as even a mild solution of lye.
>Lye also works, but sunlight is easier and safer--doesn't need to be
>neutralized and doesn't raise the grain.
Lye doesn't need to be neutralized either - if you try (e.g with vinegar), it
reverses the effect. Just wipe with a damp rag to remove any unreacted lye on
the surface.
You're right that it raises the grain, though, and the wood needs to dry
thoroughly before finishing.
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Regards,
Doug Miller (alphageek at milmac dot com)
Nobody ever left footprints in the sands of time by sitting on his butt.
And who wants to leave buttprints in the sands of time?
Thanks for all the information. I really hope I didn't start the great
cherry stain debate again! The bottomline is simple: if SWMBO requires a
darker cherry and is not willing to wait for the natural course of time,
then the question of 'staining or not staining' cherry is very simply
answered!
I'll do a little experiment and try fuming and the lye.
"D Steck" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> In issue #93 (April 2002) edition of American Woodworker, there is an
> article on finishing cherry. They discuss a two step chemical process
> made by Old Growth Solutions LLC. They also list a website
> www.ecostain.com and a phone number as the source for this stain system.
> Unfortunately, it appears that both are invalid and the company no longer
> exists. Does anybody know if this chemical is still available under a
> different manufacturer or if there is something made by somebody else that
> does the same thing?
>
"D Steck" <[email protected]> wrote in
news:[email protected]:
> In issue #93 (April 2002) edition of American Woodworker, there is an
> article on finishing cherry. They discuss a two step chemical process
> made by Old Growth Solutions LLC. They also list a website
> www.ecostain.com and a phone number as the source for this stain
> system. Unfortunately, it appears that both are invalid and the
> company no longer exists. Does anybody know if this chemical is still
> available under a different manufacturer or if there is something made
> by somebody else that does the same thing?
>
>
http://groups-
beta.google.com/group/rec.woodworking/browse_frm/thread/8b947ff35647908c/51
a065ac099c4ea0?q=fume+cherry+clock&rnum=2#51a065ac099c4ea0
watch the wrap.
Essentially, David Eisan did an experiment on a cherry clock and ammonia
fuming. The pics are no longer posted, but as I recall, it was pretty
nice!
Patriarch
They've undoubtedly suffered the customary penalty for staining cherry.
A short amount of time accomplishes wonders. It can be hastened by
sunlight. A couple hours direct sun will produce a pronounced effect.
Lye also works, but sunlight is easier and safer--doesn't need to be
neutralized and doesn't raise the grain.
Roger
D Steck wrote:
> In issue #93 (April 2002) edition of American Woodworker, there is an
> article on finishing cherry. They discuss a two step chemical process made
> by Old Growth Solutions LLC. They also list a website www.ecostain.com and
> a phone number as the source for this stain system. Unfortunately, it
> appears that both are invalid and the company no longer exists. Does
> anybody know if this chemical is still available under a different
> manufacturer or if there is something made by somebody else that does the
> same thing?
>
>