I have been reading about a dishwashing detergent soak for stabilizing
green wood. I am planing on experimenting with it but I wonder if
anyone knows if it can be used for a product designed to hold edible
substances. Thanks Rod

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I have been reading about a dishwashing detergent soak for stabilizing
green wood. I am planing on experimenting with it but I wonder if
anyone knows if it can be used for a product designed to hold edible
substances. Thanks Rod


The mechanism through which detergent accomplishes this is a chemical
mystery, and, if the majority of turners - who do not employ it - are any
indication, green wood is easily dried without.

There are a lot of mistakes made in attempting to season green turnings.
Perhaps if you could indicate where you are having difficulty, other
remedies may be suggested.

Drying green wood is not the problem. Green wood dries with zero help from
the turner. Drying green wood without it cracking is the issue. I simply
dry my green wood bowls in a closed cardboard box or a brown paper bag with
the top closed.

Barry


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I have been reading about a dishwashing detergent soak for stabilizing
green wood. I am planing on experimenting with it but I wonder if
anyone knows if it can be used for a product designed to hold edible
substances. Thanks Rod


The mechanism through which detergent accomplishes this is a chemical
mystery, and, if the majority of turners - who do not employ it - are any
indication, green wood is easily dried without.

There are a lot of mistakes made in attempting to season green turnings.
Perhaps if you could indicate where you are having difficulty, other
remedies may be suggested.

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I have been reading about a dishwashing detergent soak for stabilizing
green wood. I am planing on experimenting with it but I wonder if
anyone knows if it can be used for a product designed to hold edible
substances. Thanks Rod

DAGS on LDD. I'm sure that you'll hear more in a few minutes.
Dave in Fairfax
--
Dave Leader
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use:
daveldr at att dot net
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http://www.woodturner.org
Capital Area Woodturners
http://www.capwoodturners.org/
PATINA
http://www.Patinatools.org/

Dave, a couple of thoughts for Rod while we await himself. LDD is safe
enough but it sure tastes bad when not rinsed off cups and dishes.
Whether or not it prevents cracks, it's a good lubricant, holds down
sanding dust and has little effect on finish.

To assure a quick & explosive response, I'll live dangerously. LDD is
LDD and like Sherlock Holmes' cocaine, I mix a 20% solution of any cheap
LDD and slop it on roughed Norfolk Pine blanks to preserve them. I still
believe that something special goes on between NFI and LDD.

Over to you Leif, be gentle.


Turn to Safety, Arch
Fortiter



http://community.webtv.net/almcc/MacsMusings

Sorry for the delay in responding to the slings and arrows of the doubters
and poo-poo'ers of the LDD process. I have been experimenting with
different email systems and newsreaders.

Rod! Arch has been given special dispensation in regards to the LDD
solution. For most folks, a 50% solution is required but since Arch is a
Muse, a professional discount if offered to him.
For the naysayers, and poo-poo'ers and doubters of all ilks of this august
gathering of wood twirlers, I say verily unto you: "Yo mamas wears combat
boots and double phooey on all of you!"

NB: Rod! Ya gotta be tough with these guys or they'll think they can get
away with anything! *G*

Leif

"Arch" wrote in message
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Dave, a couple of thoughts for Rod while we await himself. LDD is safe
enough but it sure tastes bad when not rinsed off cups and dishes.
Whether or not it prevents cracks, it's a good lubricant, holds down
sanding dust and has little effect on finish.

To assure a quick & explosive response, I'll live dangerously. LDD is
LDD and like Sherlock Holmes' cocaine, I mix a 20% solution of any cheap
LDD and slop it on roughed Norfolk Pine blanks to preserve them. I still
believe that something special goes on between NFI and LDD.

Over to you Leif, be gentle.


Turn to Safety, Arch
Fortiter



http://community.webtv.net/almcc/MacsMusings

Leif Thorvaldson wrote:
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Over to you Leif, be gentle.


Turn to Safety, Arch
Fortiter



http://community.webtv.net/almcc/MacsMusings

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OK The part about LDD id clear... I DAGS and saw Leifs page.
http://www.turningwood.com/LDD.htm

Now I am looking forward to trying green wood.

But not sure what to do with the "Teflon Banana Peel" - is it used in=20
the sharpening process? Or did I miss something.

:-)


--=20
Will R.
Jewel Boxes and Wood Art
http://woodwork.pmccl.com
The power of accurate observation is commonly called cynicism by those=20
who have not got it.=94 George Bernard Shaw

"WillR" wrote in message
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Leif Thorvaldson wrote:
Sorry for the delay in responding to the slings and arrows of the doubters
and poo-poo'ers of the LDD process. I have been experimenting with
different email systems and newsreaders.

Rod! Arch has been given special dispensation in regards to the LDD
solution. For most folks, a 50% solution is required but since Arch is a
Muse, a professional discount if offered to him.
For the naysayers, and poo-poo'ers and doubters of all ilks of this august
gathering of wood twirlers, I say verily unto you: "Yo mamas wears combat
boots and double phooey on all of you!"

NB: Rod! Ya gotta be tough with these guys or they'll think they can get
away with anything! *G*

Over to you Leif, be gentle.


Turn to Safety, Arch
Fortiter



http://community.webtv.net/almcc/MacsMusings






OK The part about LDD id clear... I DAGS and saw Leifs page.
http://www.turningwood.com/LDD.htm

Now I am looking forward to trying green wood.

But not sure what to do with the "Teflon Banana Peel" - is it used in
the sharpening process? Or did I miss something.

:-)


--
Will R.
Yes, Will. It is an off-shoot of the "Scary-Sharp" procedure and is used to
obtain a nonstick surface on a very sharp tool. Extreme care is required
that the user not lose either his grip or footing. It is not recommended
that it be stored in a refrigerator!*G*

Leif