How To DIY Shou Sugi Ban Torch Wood Burning Step By Step

I didn't want annoying narration so I left the talking and music out on this one. No talking just burning.
This is a quick video of the steps needed to Shou Sugi Ban some pine. The process originated in Japan in the 18th century. It is now widely used as a method for waterproofing wood with the added bonus of looking absolutely stunning.
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[@tmise50]

Looks better without sanding

[@ToolsThatBuild]

terry mise all personal preference. Either way you get a nice looking finish.

[@jeffkolb9386]

I don’t sand either when I do it. Occasionally in some areas I will, where the grain bends or swirls but not the entire board

[@JSCarie1983]

Mainly because it’s pine and not cedar. Red Cedar looks way better. Still an accurate description of SSB

[@kathychavez8117]

What if you want the pure black

[@unitwoodworking5403]

I love the color and pattern of burnt wood. Thanks for a nice and interesting video.

[@ToolsThatBuild]

unit woodworking thank you for the comment glad you liked it. The color is one of my favorite parts of this method.

[@unitwoodworking5403]

@@ToolsThatBuild You're welcome. Take care

[@mickkoldy1323]

I would not have sanded it, created an uneven finish....Just my persepective, nice video!

[@ToolsThatBuild]

Thanks and ya few ways to do it just prefer this look

[@kathychavez8117]

Do you have to scrape in sand after torching? It looks better black

[@ToolsThatBuild]

No you can leave it more charred if you prefer. The charring helps seal the wood but depending on the amount of sunlight it gets or the weather it will see you may still want to seal it anyway.

[@mikegladden1269]

Love the video. How do you prevent the board from cupping during the process?

[@ToolsThatBuild]

Thank you, burn evenly. The board shouldn’t cup from this process your only charting the surfaces.

[@TickyGoblin]

I wonder if adding a coat of milk paint on top would produce a neat effect of depth?

[@ToolsThatBuild]

Too Ticky Absolutely it would. You can also add a color stain after burning that way the color is in the grain but you still get the seal from the char.

[@JosephGallagher]

@@ToolsThatBuild PRIOR to burning? D:

[@ToolsThatBuild]

@@JosephGallagher yes definitely meant after thanks

[@JosephGallagher]

@@ToolsThatBuild Hahaha, I was wondering

[@lindamorgey6736]

Make it wooden with the help of the Woodglut instructions.

[@ToolsThatBuild]

Totally

[@lindamorgey6736]

@@ToolsThatBuild 💝

[@harrybond3660]

What kind of wood is this that you have used?

[@JosephGallagher]

Description says it's pine

[@ToolsThatBuild]

Ya sorry this was pine