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General discussion => Gun Building => Topic started by: axelp on February 11, 2023, 09:08:21 PM

Title: fuming
Post by: axelp on February 11, 2023, 09:08:21 PM

Just wondering if anyone has tried ammonia fuming for a gun finish. I know it looks great on Oak but not sure how it would work on maple. I bet Ash might look great that way.

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Title: Re: fuming
Post by: 44-henry on February 12, 2023, 12:45:33 AM

It relies on wood having a high concentration of tannins, oak has this, maple maybe not so much. You might find this article of interest.

https://www.finewoodworking.com/1997/10/01/fuming-with-ammonia

Title: Re: fuming
Post by: Waksupi on February 12, 2023, 08:13:05 PM

Depending on the wood, if it has a low tannin content, you can help things along by making a cup of strong tea, swab it on the wood, and then fume. The tea puts tannin into the wood.