john
10-09-2008, 07:47 PM
Chuck:
The dye does go on pretty good on face and side grain, but is usually darker on end grain due to absorbtion. I try to reduce this effect by wetting the end grain first, but have not yet succeeded in getting a uniform finish. The amount of colour and transparency is determined by the ratio of dye to water. A little can go a long way. It can be made quite dark if desired.
Dennis:
That's an interesting concept for a heater. I always thought anything burning fosil fuel needed some sort of venting, though you are quite right, gas stoves don't seem to have one, at least for the top burners. I've never noticed what happens with the oven. Must check next year at the cottage.
Once again nice job on the reno!
John
The dye does go on pretty good on face and side grain, but is usually darker on end grain due to absorbtion. I try to reduce this effect by wetting the end grain first, but have not yet succeeded in getting a uniform finish. The amount of colour and transparency is determined by the ratio of dye to water. A little can go a long way. It can be made quite dark if desired.
Dennis:
That's an interesting concept for a heater. I always thought anything burning fosil fuel needed some sort of venting, though you are quite right, gas stoves don't seem to have one, at least for the top burners. I've never noticed what happens with the oven. Must check next year at the cottage.
Once again nice job on the reno!
John