Author: Stephen MStephen M Date: Nov 27, 2006 08:17
> Don't laugh but I'm thinking of using my pickup truck bed with canopy
> top as the fuming chamber once the table is done. Then I'll use
> linseed oil and probably a satin oil for the top for added protection.
that's kind of big, but it may work OK
> P.S. No, I don't plan to drive the truck while the fuming process is
> taking place!!
>
> Am I crazy or will this work?? Has anyone fumed white oak before?? Any
> tip or techniques?? I did read the Fine Woodworking article from isssue
> 126.
>
I have successfully fumed with hosehold ammonia... the article's assertion
that you need the industrial stuff is simply wrong.
I can only assume that the author was just repeating an accepted "fact".
Is industrial faster/better/different? maybe, but household ammonia does
does work.
DAGS... we've touched on this topic here before.
Steve
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