[SEL] aging new timber to look old

[curt at rustyiron.com]

Craig,
A piece of the aging process might include a light sandblasting. That will
remove a little of the softer wood and leave the grain a little higher,
something you would see with natually aged wood.
Then I'd be tempted to wipe the wood down with some really dirty motor
oil, and rub this back off.
Curt Holland
Bessemer City, NC

> Hi,
>         As the title says, does anyone have any ideas how to age the new
> timber used on an engine cart so as it looks period to an original
> looking engine.(ie; not shiny as using a wood preservative will
> leave it)
>     Any thoughts or suggestions would be appreciated.
>
> Thanks, Craig
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