Martin Gerber
09-17-2006, 12:21 PM
About 5 years ago, I fumed some mission furnature. I used the appropriate strength ammonia to fume.
Last night I fumed a couple more pieces for about the same period of time (1 hr).
Today, I am ready to finish coat but I am wondering if the ammonia may have weakened over time. In the cabinet where I store the ammonia, I have gotten a slight whiff even though the cap has been on tight - - the fumes in the fuming tent seemed strong but it is a little hard to tell as I wear an ammonia respirator. The reason why I am wondering is that the fumed pieces do not appear to have darkened during the fuming process. From the prior finishing batch, I can't remember if I could see that they had darkened before putting the finish on.
Can some one please advise.
Thanks.
Last night I fumed a couple more pieces for about the same period of time (1 hr).
Today, I am ready to finish coat but I am wondering if the ammonia may have weakened over time. In the cabinet where I store the ammonia, I have gotten a slight whiff even though the cap has been on tight - - the fumes in the fuming tent seemed strong but it is a little hard to tell as I wear an ammonia respirator. The reason why I am wondering is that the fumed pieces do not appear to have darkened during the fuming process. From the prior finishing batch, I can't remember if I could see that they had darkened before putting the finish on.
Can some one please advise.
Thanks.