[SEL] aging new timber to look old

[Ed Herreid]

Craig,
 
When I assembled the repro cart for my John Deere engine I used pressure treated wood and did not use any other preservative.  The JD external oiling system naturally slung dirty oil all over the wood every time it was run and it was a short time til the oil soaked in and gave it an old aged look.  
 
Ed

 

 

> From: benzengines at tiscali.co.uk
> To: sel at lists.stationary-engine.com
> Date: Wed, 16 Nov 2011 22:06:58 +0000
> Subject: [SEL] aging new timber to look old
> 
> 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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