The Intricacies Of Spalting: A Master Overview By Spalt Expert Sara Robinson Ph.D

Ph.D Sara Robinson talks about the the state of custom fungi inoculation, and using specifically curated fungi to induce brilliant spalting in different types of wood commonly used by turners.
A professor at Oregon State University, Sara leads a team of researchers at the forefront of spalting study, and having written more than 30 articles on the subject spanning academic journals to books, Northwoods Figured Woods was very lucky to have her on site to talk about her work, and answer some of the more common questions raised about this fascinating subject.
For more information, you can visit her website: www.northernspalting.com
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[@caliskaterdrummer]

I am so stoked to have seen this. Thank you so much! I'm going to get into this now.

[@susancurington2616]

Great! Such interesting stuff isn't it!

[@gordonchapman222]

They say Americans and the English are the same nations only divided by the same language. Where Sara says Fungi (she pronounces it fun g) we pronounce it fun guy. Just a noting that.
What a great video, it's still as relevant today as it was when first aired 5 years ago

[@ted9876]

Really good info presented in a down to earth manner. Thanks, doc.

[@billmccaffrey1977]

excellent information... thanks Sara

[@weekendturner]

Thanks for sharing. It would be great to do/include some before/after shots of this work you're doing , if not a timelapse video of the 1-hour lab spalting you mention.

[@chuckrussellthreeleavescarving]

I love this how and where can i start getting the stuff to do it what would I type into search for

[@wvoutdoorman]

good video thanks for posting

[@chuckhirst9059]

This is a wonderful video. I was just given a several fresh cut shag bark hickory logs and would like to do my own spalting. Can you tell me what type of curated fungi I need to produce spalting? Also, how do I purchase it? Thank You!

[@KarlBunker]

Great info and an excellent speaker. And she's a total cutie-pie too.

[@jamesstanlake4064]

What is the difference between spalted wood and ambrosia type wood?

[@spanglecraftworks259]

I believe that ambrosia happens after certain beetles get into the wood and allow moisture in. It is typically more "streaky" with fewer fine lines going in all direction.

[@muffdvr000]

great info, but I would be showing the wood closer up rather than having the camera focus on the lady .

[@illduitmyself]

the sound.....of snap crackle pop in the background is doodoo. spalted audio