Now for the moment of truth. Aqua fortis time.

[RaiderSix]

The time to finish the stock is here. First coat of aqua fortis is on and drying.







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I’m really digging  the walnut like tones. I wonder if I should give it another dose of the aqua fortis, or just stop right there. What think ye?

[HighUintas]

Looks great!

If it were me, I'd probably figure out a way to see what it would look like with a bit of finish on it.  But if I didn't do that, I'd probably put on another coat anyway. That is just what I'd do, and keep in mind I've not used iron nitrate before. So my advice is worth what it cost

[RaiderSix]

I did some internet searching and it seems that most people are using at least two coats. I don’t know if that will make it darker, or if it is just to ensure complete coverage. I went ahead and applied it again. I noticed that it just beaded up on the surface of the wood and I sort of had to rub it in. Here it is with the second coat of aqua fortis. I imagine this will be what it looks like once the oil hits it. I’m quite happy with this color.

[rich pierce]

I just wipe with water to see what it will look like with finish. Fine job, nice and even, deep rich color.

[Steeltrap]

I just wipe with water to see what it will look like with finish. Fine job, nice and even, deep rich color.

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[JTR]

Did you heat it up after the AF was dry?

[RaiderSix]

Yep. Here it is after blushing the second dose. It did make it a little darker, so I’m glad I did it. I’ve got to do some errands today before I go into putting the oil on. I will keep this thread updated with the rest of the process.

[Jim Kibler]

Looking nice!

Jim

[RAT]

I usually apply Aqua Fortis with a paint brush. The stuff I use was made by a member of our guild. Sadly, he's now passed. I cut it with water, which doesn't seem to change the effect, but makes what I have go farther.

I like to blush it with a heat gun... then let it sit a day or two. Sometimes that gray-green color comes back after sitting overnight. Then I hit it again with the heat gun before applying finish.

[RaiderSix]

Thanks Jim. First coat is on, and I burnished with a hickory ramrod cut off. I used the Tried and True Danish oil cut with some turpentine. Now I need to hang it up in the window and let the sun cure it.

[RaiderSix]

Currently sweating it out in the sun.




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[justinp61]

That's a gorgeous piece of wood!