De-Ebonizing Wood?

[Mike Minto]

Anyone ever try to 'de-ebonize' wood? I used the vinegar and steel wool solution on some cherry & walnut, don't like the result. Help! Mike :mad:

[Todd Burch]

If you mean bleach, try Oxalic acid.

[Mike Minto]

Todd, I don't mean bleach - I mean whatever will work to de-ebonize wood, preferably leaving it's natural, original color, if anything will (other than the sanding that I've already started). Thanks, Mike

[phil harold]

Oxalic acid is going to be your best bet without sanding or turning

you made one just make another :eek:

practice makes perfect

[Mike Minto]

... Mike

[robert hainstock]

I have done just what you describe with a maple piece. Good luck!
Bob