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Phil Hansen
02-11-2011, 11:06 AM
I have been given some apple wood. Nothing big but suitable for pen, stopper and similar sized items.
It is the most bland wood I have ever tried to use.
Thought of spalting it to get some character.
Large container with the pieces, bit of water, ammonia(manure) and leaves.
Turn occasionally.
Am I on the correct track?
Thoughts appreciated.
Thanks
Phil
Steve Schlumpf
02-11-2011, 11:12 AM
Phil - to save my 2 fingers lots of typing - check out these threads and pay attention to what Seri Robinson has to say - she actually is an expert in the field of spalting!
http://www.sawmillcreek.org/showthread.php?148113-Spalting-some-wood....&highlight=
http://www.sawmillcreek.org/showthread.php?131849-Spalting-Birch-Question&highlight=
http://www.sawmillcreek.org/showthread.php?140964-1st-Gloat-%28Mini%29&highlight=
http://www.sawmillcreek.org/showthread.php?139517-Spalted-Maple-Question&highlight=
http://www.sawmillcreek.org/showthread.php?138923-Anyone-Spalted-Holly&highlight=
http://www.sawmillcreek.org/showthread.php?137180-Box-Elder-Burl&highlight=
Phil Hansen
02-11-2011, 11:31 AM
Phil - to save my 2 fingers lots of typing
Thanks - interesting reading.
Phil
Dave Bell
02-11-2011, 10:13 PM
Seri does a fabulous job spalting.
She did a demo at our woodturning guild last month.
Dave
Nate Davey
02-12-2011, 8:58 AM
Here is a link to her blog.
http://www.finewoodworking.com/blog/woodworking-life/tag/spalting
tim duplin
02-12-2011, 6:10 PM
phil
i had a peice of apple sitting near my compost pile for almost a year was gonna burn it but decided to use it it was spectacular grain wish i could post a pic. spalting worth the wait
thanks tim
Phil Hansen
02-15-2011, 8:29 AM
i had a peice of apple sitting near my compost pile for almost a year was gonna burn it but decided to use it it was spectacular grain
Thanks Tim
Now in container with the oak leaves etc. Will see what it is like next year. No hurry.
Cheers
Phil
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