I did this today to a table base. Red Oak, but I fumed it first with ammonia. Turned really black with the Iron Acetate. My mixture sat around in my shop in an open jar until it completely dried out. Filled the jar with vinegar and let it sit for a few days, shaking it occasionally. Then I thinned it with two more parts vinegar and 1 part Iron Acetate. Worked beautifully. You should check out fuming. Very interesting.
You threw caution to the wind and just started staining everything in sight like a madman. Plus we all got a nice little science lesson, and the tray looks fantastic to boot.
It's true. I wanted to show maple. And then I started wondering what else would be cool. I cut out about 30 more seconds of banging as I dug through scraps. 😂
Nice video. I use 1 pad of 0000 steel wool to 3 cups of white vinegar. I make several batches and leave them set for several months until the steel wool is disintegrated. I use a half-gallon plastic jug for each batch and then use a spray bottle to apply it. Works great.
The vinegar or citric acid you use for derusting works too. I suppose it creates its own iron acetate. I dumped some file handles in and finished with blo, came out great
Really awesome! It got super dark, like ebony. Questions: 1) will this work on pine? And 2nd) can this mix be sprayed on without messing up my Flexio? I ask as I have a big project coming up, floating platform bed, where the customer wants the base dark gray or black (would be best) as he still wants the grain to show. I was going to use Varathane carbon gray stain and pour that into my Flexio BUT this would be waaaay better and less expensive. Thanks for sharing boss👌🏻
I have no idea on pine. You'd have to try and let us all know. I've only done it on hardwood. If you filter the solution I wouldn't see why you couldn't spray it. It's super thin. I'd definitely clean my sprayer afterwards.
It's a pretty handy thing to have around the shop. Plus, you throw in the steel wool and let it sit to the side. No work on your part. I absolutely want to do something with ebonized maple now.
Awesome video! Loved all the test boards at the end! I have to say though, I think my favorite part was the love song playing when you panned to your CNC!!! Made me laugh out loud. Quick question, how many hours did you stand there with your circle jig and router? Great job man! Another amazing video.
Poor $5k cnc has been replaced with a $40 jig! 😂 I made the entire thing in about 5hrs. But I'm also filming, which at least doubles the time, and that included milling the wood. If you know how to use the jig, it's about five minutes to set it up and to make all of the passes to get through the 1.5" slab. Then do that for as many cuts as necessary. I think I made 6-7 different circular cuts.
Omg this is amazing!!! I'm taking carpentry classes and soon cabinetmaking classes and this just up my alley!! Thanks!!
Glad you enjoyed it 👍
I did this today to a table base. Red Oak, but I fumed it first with ammonia. Turned really black with the Iron Acetate. My mixture sat around in my shop in an open jar until it completely dried out. Filled the jar with vinegar and let it sit for a few days, shaking it occasionally. Then I thinned it with two more parts vinegar and 1 part Iron Acetate. Worked beautifully. You should check out fuming. Very interesting.
You threw caution to the wind and just started staining everything in sight like a madman. Plus we all got a nice little science lesson, and the tray looks fantastic to boot.
It's true. I wanted to show maple. And then I started wondering what else would be cool. I cut out about 30 more seconds of banging as I dug through scraps. 😂
Nice video. I use 1 pad of 0000 steel wool to 3 cups of white vinegar. I make several batches and leave them set for several months until the steel wool is disintegrated. I use a half-gallon plastic jug for each batch and then use a spray bottle to apply it. Works great.
That's an awesome way to do it!
Very informative Newton, great project. Thanks for sharing
Thanks for checking it out. Pretty fun project to make. I definitely want to do more of this.
Wow, super cool!
It was a fun little one day project, if you have the iron acetate already prepared.
The vinegar or citric acid you use for derusting works too. I suppose it creates its own iron acetate. I dumped some file handles in and finished with blo, came out great
Now that's pretty cool trick right there never thought about that...great video man
I absolutely want to make something with ebonized maple. This was a fun project and I'm glad that I did those other species tests.
Really awesome! It got super dark, like ebony. Questions: 1) will this work on pine? And 2nd) can this mix be sprayed on without messing up my Flexio?
I ask as I have a big project coming up, floating platform bed, where the customer wants the base dark gray or black (would be best) as he still wants the grain to show. I was going to use Varathane carbon gray stain and pour that into my Flexio BUT this would be waaaay better and less expensive.
Thanks for sharing boss👌🏻
I have no idea on pine. You'd have to try and let us all know. I've only done it on hardwood. If you filter the solution I wouldn't see why you couldn't spray it. It's super thin. I'd definitely clean my sprayer afterwards.
Great video Billy! I use white vinegar for a number of things around the shop, but I've not tried making iron acetate. I'll have to give it a try.
It's a pretty handy thing to have around the shop. Plus, you throw in the steel wool and let it sit to the side. No work on your part. I absolutely want to do something with ebonized maple now.
Awesome video! Loved all the test boards at the end! I have to say though, I think my favorite part was the love song playing when you panned to your CNC!!! Made me laugh out loud.
Quick question, how many hours did you stand there with your circle jig and router?
Great job man! Another amazing video.
Poor $5k cnc has been replaced with a $40 jig! 😂
I made the entire thing in about 5hrs. But I'm also filming, which at least doubles the time, and that included milling the wood. If you know how to use the jig, it's about five minutes to set it up and to make all of the passes to get through the 1.5" slab. Then do that for as many cuts as necessary. I think I made 6-7 different circular cuts.
LOL I was gonna ask about red oak. Awesome stuff
Yep, I got lucky because it was with my other white oak boards. Pretty cool test to see the difference.
@@NewtonMakes The walnut also turned out great...can't wait to try myself.
Beautiful. I have to try it on something "white oak." Too easy.
Absolutely you should go for it. It's really easy and a cool effect. 👍
Has anyone tried finishing with a wax/oil or even a shellac finish over the ebonising? Does that work?
Does it work with pine
What is the ratio of steel wool to vinegar and what steel wool works best.
I put one ball from the package in that jar. You can see how much vinegar. I didn't measure. I used 000 steel wool.
@@NewtonMakes Thanks man I have a bunch of oak now I can tell if its red or white im hopping that its white.
What's the finish you apply?
Osmo top oil
Without music please