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  1. 3rd November 2018, 06:31 PM #1
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    I've been doing some experimenting with ammonia fuming on some nice fiddleback Tas oak that I mill from time to time. The ammonia gas reacts with the tannin in the wood causing it to change colour. It penetrates quite deeply and the plan is to add fumed Tas oak to my range. Thin boards for box making and guitar tops should colour right through as is and hopefully thicker blocks with a bit of tweeking. Thought you guys might like to see some before and after pics of a test block. [emoji106]

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    Looks like 'fiddleback' Blackwood now ...MM
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    That's a drastic change. It was beautiful before, and a different beauty afterwards.
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    I must admit that I prefer the look of the timber unadulterated.
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    They are both beautiful in their own special way.
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    Good job. Sadly fuming with various agents, ebonising, and other such techniques aren't practiced much anymore and it a shame because the results can be well worth the time it takes to get a handle on them. Good for you.
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    I've started testing on some guitar tops. [emoji41]

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    An iron and vinegar solution makes our oaks in North America ebony black. If you have tried it does your Oak react the same or is there some colour variation within the wood?

    Your Oak looks amazing.

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    Quote Originally Posted by QC Inspector View Post
    An iron and vinegar solution makes our oaks in North America ebony black. If you have tried it does your Oak react the same or is there some colour variation within the wood?

    Your Oak looks amazing.

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    Tas oak isn’t an oak, it’s a common and not very good name for a variety of eucalypt. Just to clear that up for you [emoji16]
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    my 1st thought too
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    Wow beautiful piece of timber makes the grain pop whatever you are doing.
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