I'd like to see a picture of ebonized Oak you do without iron, would be
amazing !!!!!

Now when this does not work with the aid of iron in wood like Ash, you
could try bringing in tannin by steeping it in strong thee, then use
the vinegar/iron mix.

Have fun and take care
Leo Van Der Loo

woodturningcreature wrote:

FYI, the steel wool is a help with wood with fewer tanins like maple,
oak will ebonize without it. I'd love to see a pic of the finished
product, I've not yet gotten around to ebonizing. I do have a really
bad article on it here somewhere.