[SEL] aging new timber to look old

Al Harris al.harris at rustic-engines.com
Thu Nov 17 18:26:09 PST 2011


I'm a bit late on this, but has anybody mentioned blow-torch, LPG or 
oxy; with a wire brush?



On 18/11/2011 1:05 PM, Ed Stoller wrote:
> How about trying the soup from the electrolysis tank on a piece of scrap.
>
> Ed Stoller
> New Fairfield,  CT,   USA
> www.enginesandmagnets.com
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> From: "Rob Skinner"<rob at rustyiron.com>
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> Sent: Thursday, November 17, 2011 8:39 PM
> Subject: Re: [SEL] aging new timber to look old
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> 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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