Dog Star
Western Thunderer
Nothing wrong with those open / split spokes... the prototype was made from flat bar stock.
Wood Staining
- Thread starter jamiepage
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28ten
Guv'nor
its the depth. ie no 'recess' at the rear
28ten
Guv'nor
Well im thinking that there should be some sort of recess. I just used a cocktail stick pressed into the wood. but it gives a little change in texture
Dog Star
Western Thunderer
If the solebars / middle bearers were timber then I would expect the planks to be nailed. If the solebars etc. were steel channel then I would expect cup-head bolts.
regards, Graham
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Simon Dunkley
Guest
Obviously this was an early assessment of the efficacies of gloo of some form or other...
There must be a prototype for this somewhere!
jc2001
Western Thunderer
I hope it's OK to add something to an old thread but at least it will keep the technique together.
I have recently been experimenting with trying to simulate aged wooden telegraph poles and found a suggestion on the web about using a potion made from vinegar and iron filings. A forage in the kitchen turned up red-wine and organic cider vinegars. I used the cider vinegar (which apparently is stronger) and a ball of steel wool left to stew for a couple of days. The results were quite interesting as follows:
The first imageshows various dilutions on a dowel rod from 1:4 to 1:2:
The second shows a 1:2 dilution used on dowel, two types of coffee stirrer and Scale 7 walnut sleeper (which has become as black as ebony):
IMG_8571s
I hope this is of interest.And please can someone can tell me how to get image links to work?
John
I have recently been experimenting with trying to simulate aged wooden telegraph poles and found a suggestion on the web about using a potion made from vinegar and iron filings. A forage in the kitchen turned up red-wine and organic cider vinegars. I used the cider vinegar (which apparently is stronger) and a ball of steel wool left to stew for a couple of days. The results were quite interesting as follows:
The first imageshows various dilutions on a dowel rod from 1:4 to 1:2:
The second shows a 1:2 dilution used on dowel, two types of coffee stirrer and Scale 7 walnut sleeper (which has become as black as ebony):
IMG_8571s
I hope this is of interest.
John
Phill Dyson
Western Thunderer
If you wish to embed your Flickr images?....then this may help http://www.westernthunder.co.uk/index.php?threads/how-to-embed-flickr-images.1085/
If you wish to simply post your images ?.......then just click 'upload a file' below your reply box & choose the image you require from your computer.
Phill
BrushType4
Western Thunderer
It sure is John.
I looked at your other photos and wondered if you would share on WT your sleeper detailing and your chair burning tool?