I heard years ago that people would take balls of sap and eat them like chewing gum. I have never done it myself and would not recommend it without more research. Thanks for watching!
I agree with all the steps you’re taking except the Pentacryl. I was taught in the early days that it gives the wood a green cast. Is that your experience? If not, maybe I should give it a try. Boiling green wood has always given me the results I hoped for, but the Pentacryl may be an added step I need to include.
Hey Doug! No I haven't had that happen using Pentacryl. I have had pretty good luck with it. Mind you, it is expensive stuff, but I figure when amortized through several dozen bowls it will pay out in the end. Thanks for watching!
Thank you Michael! Boiling softens the lignin in the wood and allows the bound water in the cells to escape more freely. You will have better luck against cracking that way. Thanks for watching!
Hmmmmm, sweet gum sounds tasty! 🤤
Dang this new year’s diet is getting to me! 😮
I heard years ago that people would take balls of sap and eat them like chewing gum. I have never done it myself and would not recommend it without more research. Thanks for watching!
@@BrailsfordWoodworks no, I’d like to see a video of you doing that!
@@WoodWithD I'm good, thanks.
Incredible video brother. Thanks for sharing. Keep the content coming. Hope you have an incredible weekend. Much love and RESPECT
Thank you Tim! I hope you are enjoying your holidays!
I agree with all the steps you’re taking except the Pentacryl. I was taught in the early days that it gives the wood a green cast. Is that your experience? If not, maybe I should give it a try. Boiling green wood has always given me the results I hoped for, but the Pentacryl may be an added step I need to include.
Hey Doug! No I haven't had that happen using Pentacryl. I have had pretty good luck with it. Mind you, it is expensive stuff, but I figure when amortized through several dozen bowls it will pay out in the end. Thanks for watching!
Thank you. Great video and channel. What is the purpose of the boiling?
Thank you Michael! Boiling softens the lignin in the wood and allows the bound water in the cells to escape more freely. You will have better luck against cracking that way. Thanks for watching!
Hi Doug, Not sure what the Pentacryl is but do you only coat the inside of the bowl ?
I apply it to the whole bowl
What is Pentecast?
Pentacryl! It is a wood preservative that helps dry wood without cracking. Thanks for watching Richard!
Man that’s ALOT of shavings! What do you do with them?
During the winter I use them to help heat my shop! I put them in my wood stove! Thanks for watching!