Working on some semi pulpyAspen

[Ken Schleman]

Wondering if anyone has a suggestion as to how to deal with some semi- pulpy Aspen, normally I would put it in the wood burner but this piece had very nice markings and I would like to save it.

[Steve Eure]

Minwax Wood Hardener. I have used this on occasion to treat punky wood. Works pretty good, but a bit pricey.
https://www.minwax.com/wood-products/maintenance-repair/minwax-high-performance-wood-hardener

[John K Jordan]

Wondering if anyone has a suggestion as to how to deal with some semi- pulpy Aspen, normally I would put it in the wood burner but this piece had very nice markings and I would like to save it.

There was a recent thread turning punky wood. A couple of methods:
Multiple coats of sanding sealer, dry between coats, reapply as needed as turning proceeds if necessary.
Thin CA glue as stabilizer, applied sparingly, reapplied as needed.

[Eugene Dixon]

Apply Titebond. Sand while it is drying. Rub the dust into the porous parts while sanding. Let it harden, shape. and finish sand.

[Ron Borowicz]

Laquer + Laquer Thinner, mix 50/50, re-apply as needed. Works well.

[robert baccus]

Aspen can be turned easily with the above advice. Also I dry the stuff in the log for a long time--being a very soft weak wood it will hardly crack when slowly air dried with the bark on. Makes great bowls and vases.

[Ken Schleman]

Thanks for the help guys, I think with the help ill be able to save several pieces.