Thread: Yet another timber ID

Grain looks to be more of a pine rather than a cedar to me. Might be Baltic Pine, possibly even Oregon.

Originally Posted by DJ's Timber

Grain looks to be more of a pine rather than a cedar to me. Might be Baltic Pine, possibly even Oregon.

Gee, that was quick. I don't know Baltic well, but it definitely does look a lot like Oregon. Thanks, DJ.

Would I be right in assuming the worn down softer grain is achieved by natural weathering, or is there a fast way of doing that? It's very pronounced and looks great.

Have to agree with DJ. I lean towards Oregon as you mention the pinkish colour.

Originally Posted by artme

Have to agree with DJ. I lean towards Oregon as you mention the pinkish colour.

Two agreeing opinions is good enough for me - if asked I'll say it's Oregon. Thanks artme

Originally Posted by Hermit

..............Would I be right in assuming the worn down softer grain is achieved by natural weathering, or is there a fast way of doing that?........

There's a couple of ways but the most commmon would be sandblasting. Another is to use a rotary flap/strip sander running in line with the grain. Even a wirebrush along the grain doesn't do a bad job if the textures are different enough

Originally Posted by TTIT

There's a couple of ways but the most commmon would be sandblasting. Another is to use a rotary flap/strip sander running in line with the grain. Even a wirebrush along the grain doesn't do a bad job if the textures are different enough

Good suggestions, thanks TTIT.

I'll have to give it a try, first with wire bush and flap-wheel, since I have them on hand. Didn't consider mechanical means, I was thinking along the lines of chemicals.

I also have a tiny wire brush wheel for the Dremel, so I might be able to run along, with the grain as you suggest, mainly trying to keep on the softer strips. Sanding afterwards might be tricky, though. The flap wheel will help there.
Makes for a really good effect, so I'd love to duplicate it.
Definitely getting my $4 worth from that plaque.

Forgot to add, if those methods fail, I'll find me a sandblaster and give that a go.

I've recently been doing an Oregon project for a mate of mine, & when I first looked at the pics, thats exactly what I thought it was.

Timber ID is not my strong point either, but it sure does look like Oregon to me


Steve

Originally Posted by Ticky

I've recently been doing an Oregon project for a mate of mine, & when I first looked at the pics, thats exactly what I thought it was.
Timber ID is not my strong point either, but it sure does look like Oregon to me
Steve

Excellent, thanks Steve. Definitely good enough for me now. I thought so too, as soon as DJ suggested it.

Nice litle pickup anyway.... I'd leave it as is, warts and all

Steve

Originally Posted by Ticky

Nice litle pickup anyway.... I'd leave it as is, warts and all

Steve

Yeah, that's what I decided to do. I'll only repair it if it actually breaks in half. The faults make it look old, like the Fiat. A touch of authenticity, if that's the right word.