[SEL] aging new timber to look old

[Ed Stoller]

How about trying the soup from the electrolysis tank on a piece of scrap.

Ed Stoller
New Fairfield,  CT,   USA
www.enginesandmagnets.com
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Rob Skinner" <rob at rustyiron.com>
To: "The SEL email discussion list" <sel at lists.stationary-engine.com>
Sent: Thursday, November 17, 2011 8:39 PM
Subject: Re: [SEL] aging new timber to look old



On Nov 16, 2011, at 2:06 PM, Craig Morrison wrote:

> 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.


Hi, Craig.
I’ve done a few projects that required old-looking wood. My recipe is a bit 
different every time.

I mix it in a disposable pie tin or bowl. These are the basic ingredients, 
with the biggest component first, working down to the smallest. I start with 
mostly linseed oil. Into that I’ll pour some dark wood stain. Usually I’ll 
add some used motor oil. I always add about a tablespoon of black paint, 
otherwise it’s never dark enough. Sometimes I’ll add about a mouthful or so 
lacquer thinner, but not aways.

I slop the mixture onto the wood, let it sit, then wipe it off, as you would 
stain.

Sometimes the finish comes out looking lighter than I wanted, but it will 
definitely darken after six months or so. Exposure to sunlight, dirt, heat 
and oxygen will really make a difference.

Rob




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