Lightening walnut

[fshenkin94]

Does anyone know if there is a way to lighten walnut?

 

[Firefyter-emt]

Drill holes in it.. [)]

 

[Ron in Drums PA]

As in color or as in weight?

If you want a lighter color, go to a Big Box store where they carry paint. Your should find some 2-part bleach that is used to make wood a lighter color. Of course test on scrap wood.

 

[fshenkin94]

I guess that I should have been more specific about what I wanted to lighten. I am inteerested in lightening the color. I'll try the bleach solution and see how that works.

 

[alamocdc]

This site should have the info you need.

 

[Rifleman1776]

I have to wonder "why?". Walnut is a beautiful dark wood. There are many beautiful lighter colored woods. Use the wood that suits your wants for the project at hand. IMHO.

 

[IPD_Mrs]

If you use the Oxalic Acid be VERY careful. The fumes on it will kill you. That is the main reason we do not stock it in our hardware store.

 

[alamocdc]

Originally posted by Rifleman1776
<br />I have to wonder "why?". Walnut is a beautiful dark wood. There are many beautiful lighter colored woods. Use the wood that suits your wants for the project at hand. IMHO.

Frank, a number of the more artsy turners (like Betty Scarpino and Judy Ditmer) LOVE working with Walnut, but they also like a color contrast in their turning without using a glue-up. Bleaching allows for this. I've seen beautiful Walnut platters w/bleached and textrued rims, and I've seen bowls and HFs that use the same techinque. All truly gorgeous.

 

[leehljp]

Originally posted by alamocdc
<br />This site should have the info you need.

THAT was interesting and helpful! Very Helpful.

 

[cherokeeturner]

You might check with a boat builder or repair shop for a wood bleaching kit. I helped my dad bleach Mahagany for use on Chris Craft (wooden) boats many years ago. Someone said it correctly, use plenty of ventalation.

Bob

 

[karlkuehn]

Spackle? []