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Walnut Workability?
I am planning on purchasing some walnut this weekend to start work on my
Stickley-rip off bed (I know Stickley is usually cherry or QSWO, but SWBO wants walnut.) I have not made an entire project from walnut before. How easily does this stuff work? Chip-out prone? -- Stoutman www.garagewoodworks.com |
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I do not have any problem working with solid walnut wood
I always use premium quality carbide blades (Freud) and keep them well sharpened. I make sure that I use the right blade for ripping and cross cutting. My first furniture was made using 8” wide X3/4” thick solid board. After all these years, I have never had any splits or checks, twisting or cupping. Today, because of availability and the machineries I have I use narrower boards for cabinet making with dowels or biscuits. At first, I use oil stain on walnut. Then over the years, I have removed the stain and refinished the existing furniture with Danish oil. Since then when I work with walnut or other hardwood, I prefer Tung oil or Danish oil for finish. "Stoutman" .@. wrote in message ... I am planning on purchasing some walnut this weekend to start work on my Stickley-rip off bed (I know Stickley is usually cherry or QSWO, but SWBO wants walnut.) I have not made an entire project from walnut before. How easily does this stuff work? Chip-out prone? -- Stoutman www.garagewoodworks.com |
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"Stoutman" .@. wrote in message ... I am planning on purchasing some walnut this weekend to start work on my Stickley-rip off bed (I know Stickley is usually cherry or QSWO, but SWBO wants walnut.) I have not made an entire project from walnut before. How easily does this stuff work? Chip-out prone? -- Stoutman www.garagewoodworks.com Walnut works very nicely and is relatively soft, about 26% softer than White Oak. Easy on the hands. It is a pleasure to work with. IMHO the only draw back is seeing pencil marks when you use them. |
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"Stoutman" .@. wrote in message ... I am planning on purchasing some walnut this weekend to start work on my Stickley-rip off bed (I know Stickley is usually cherry or QSWO, but SWBO wants walnut.) I have not made an entire project from walnut before. How easily does this stuff work? Chip-out prone? It is just about a perfect wood, as long as you don't get sapwood mixed in. Commercial wood is not as pretty as homemade, but there probably isn't much you can do about that. |
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Walnut Workability?
Love the stuff. Don't hide it's beauty under a stain....just plain tung oil
or Danish at most. I use a white paint tip pen to rough mark and a white pencil for finishing lines. "Stoutman" .@. wrote in message ... I am planning on purchasing some walnut this weekend to start work on my Stickley-rip off bed (I know Stickley is usually cherry or QSWO, but SWBO wants walnut.) I have not made an entire project from walnut before. How easily does this stuff work? Chip-out prone? -- Stoutman www.garagewoodworks.com |
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Walnut Workability?
"Stoutman" wrote::
I am planning on purchasing some walnut this weekend to start work on my Stickley-rip off bed (I know Stickley is usually cherry or QSWO, but SWBO wants walnut.) I have not made an entire project from walnut before. How easily does this stuff work? Chip-out prone? There is a reason it is a favorite for gun stocks. Boards will be smaller than other species, but should be NBD. Have fun. Lew |
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On Mon, 15 Jan 2007 04:35:55 GMT, "Leon"
wrote: "Stoutman" .@. wrote in message .. . I am planning on purchasing some walnut this weekend to start work on my Stickley-rip off bed (I know Stickley is usually cherry or QSWO, but SWBO wants walnut.) I have not made an entire project from walnut before. How easily does this stuff work? Chip-out prone? -- Stoutman www.garagewoodworks.com Walnut works very nicely and is relatively soft, about 26% softer than White Oak. Easy on the hands. It is a pleasure to work with. IMHO the only draw back is seeing pencil marks when you use them. ... and it smells great when you work it. Good stuff Maynard. +--------------------------------------------------------------------------------+ If you're gonna be dumb, you better be tough +--------------------------------------------------------------------------------+ |
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Walnut Workability?
On Sun, 14 Jan 2007 21:33:54 -0500, "Stoutman" .@. wrote:
I am planning on purchasing some walnut this weekend to start work on my Stickley-rip off bed (I know Stickley is usually cherry or QSWO, but SWBO wants walnut.) I have not made an entire project from walnut before. How easily does this stuff work? Chip-out prone? Good workability. Walnut dust is bad so wear a tight-fitting mask and use your DC. |
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Walnut Workability?
Maybe someone can validate that statement furthermore or dismiss it.
Or it could be just an old tale. I never use walnut wood chips or saw dust for mulching to be used around ornamental trees. The situation is when you do surface planing or wood turning you accumulate lots of wood chips and it has to be disposed. I always end up burning it in the stove. "Phisherman" wrote in message ... On Sun, 14 Jan 2007 21:33:54 -0500, "Stoutman" .@. wrote: I am planning on purchasing some walnut this weekend to start work on my Stickley-rip off bed (I know Stickley is usually cherry or QSWO, but SWBO wants walnut.) I have not made an entire project from walnut before. How easily does this stuff work? Chip-out prone? Good workability. Walnut dust is bad so wear a tight-fitting mask and use your DC. |
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"Stoutman" .@. wrote in message
I have not made an entire project from walnut before. How easily does this stuff work? Chip-out prone? I've been privileged to have, and use, quite a bit of it. Very easy to work, and not usually chip/tear out prone when routing or sawing, and pretty hard to screw up a finish if you go easy. Air dried if you can find it. The kiln dried, still beautiful, can be a bit dulled by the process. (contrary to conventional wisdom, a very light colored stain like ZAR's Provincial 114 will help somewhat if that becomes a problem). As far as finishing goes, normally no stain. An amber shellac brings out the color nicely, and a "Sam Maloof" type oil/poly oil/wax finish, is my favorite walnut finish ... particularly if you run through the grits to 320. When you start working with walnut, do keep an eye on yourself for any allergic reactions. It can do some strange things to some folks, including me ... the sawdust from cutting doesn't bother me, but, if I get too big a whiff of it, the smoke, like what happens when from routing mortises, makes both my feet itch at the same time in the same spots ... go figure. Since allergic reactions can suddenly intensify, I routinely wear a mask when routing walnut. -- www.e-woodshop.net Last update: 1/06/07 |
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wrote in message ... Maybe someone can validate that statement furthermore or dismiss it. Or it could be just an old tale. I never use walnut wood chips or saw dust for mulching to be used around ornamental trees. The situation is when you do surface planing or wood turning you accumulate lots of wood chips and it has to be disposed. I always end up burning it in the stove. Will make horses founder, but it's a great weed killer. Trees that tolerate acid soil shouldn't care much, though higher acidity does leach the soil faster. Cherry and oak are a couple other good weed controllers. Mix with high-ammonia stuff for composting or it lasts forever. |
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On Mon, 15 Jan 2007 12:34:35 +0000, marierdj wrote:
Maybe someone can validate that statement furthermore or dismiss it. Or it could be just an old tale. I never use walnut wood chips or saw dust for mulching to be used around ornamental trees. The situation is when you do surface planing or wood turning you accumulate lots of wood chips and it has to be disposed. I always end up burning it in the stove. I think he's talking about OSHA's position that walnut is a suspected carcinogen. http://www.osha.gov/SLTC/etools/woodworking/health_wooddust.html I note that several of the more popular cabinet woods are listed, although maple isn't. I do find myself wondering whether this is due to degree of exposure rather than any unique characteristic of the wood. "Phisherman" wrote in message ... On Sun, 14 Jan 2007 21:33:54 -0500, "Stoutman" .@. wrote: I am planning on purchasing some walnut this weekend to start work on my Stickley-rip off bed (I know Stickley is usually cherry or QSWO, but SWBO wants walnut.) I have not made an entire project from walnut before. How easily does this stuff work? Chip-out prone? Good workability. Walnut dust is bad so wear a tight-fitting mask and use your DC. -- --John to email, dial "usenet" and validate (was jclarke at eye bee em dot net) |
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Walnut Workability?
wrote in message ... Maybe someone can validate that statement furthermore or dismiss it. Or it could be just an old tale. I never use walnut wood chips or saw dust for mulching to be used around ornamental trees. The situation is when you do surface planing or wood turning you accumulate lots of wood chips and it has to be disposed. I always end up burning it in the stove. It is really not a good idea to use any saw dust as mulch in the yard until it has started to decompose. IIRC it robs the soil until it begins to break down. |
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Walnut Workability?
wrote in message ... Maybe someone can validate that statement furthermore or dismiss it. Or it could be just an old tale. I never use walnut wood chips or saw dust for mulching to be used around ornamental trees. The situation is when you do surface planing or wood turning you accumulate lots of wood chips and it has to be disposed. I always end up burning it in the stove. After cutting down a walnut tree and working it up into lumber I had bags and bags of walnut shavings, so I researched that thoroughly. It is "thought" that some plants "might" be hurt by walnut mulch; but there is no definitive word on the subject. But all agree that it is harmless after composting. So I laid mine down in a parking area where I want to discourage weeds. Maybe it will help; who knows. |
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"Stoutman" .@. wrote in message ... I am planning on purchasing some walnut this weekend to start work on my Stickley-rip off bed (I know Stickley is usually cherry or QSWO, but SWBO wants walnut.) I have not made an entire project from walnut before. How easily does this stuff work? Chip-out prone? -- Stoutman www.garagewoodworks.com My first experience with walnut was with a headboard and dresser. Nice stuff to work with. I didn't find chip-out to be a problem but then I use sharp tooling, blades cutters, etc. Danish oil finish recommended. Be sure to use a mask. Max |
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Walnut Workability?
That's why I always use my hands. Toes do not grip tools well and it's a bit
awkward. ) "Swingman" wrote in message ... "Stoutman" .@. wrote in message I have not made an entire project from walnut before. How easily does this stuff work? Chip-out prone? I've been privileged to have, and use, quite a bit of it. Very easy to work, and not usually chip/tear out prone when routing or sawing, and pretty hard to screw up a finish if you go easy. Air dried if you can find it. The kiln dried, still beautiful, can be a bit dulled by the process. (contrary to conventional wisdom, a very light colored stain like ZAR's Provincial 114 will help somewhat if that becomes a problem). As far as finishing goes, normally no stain. An amber shellac brings out the color nicely, and a "Sam Maloof" type oil/poly oil/wax finish, is my favorite walnut finish ... particularly if you run through the grits to 320. When you start working with walnut, do keep an eye on yourself for any allergic reactions. It can do some strange things to some folks, including me ... the sawdust from cutting doesn't bother me, but, if I get too big a whiff of it, the smoke, like what happens when from routing mortises, makes both my feet itch at the same time in the same spots ... go figure. Since allergic reactions can suddenly intensify, I routinely wear a mask when routing walnut. -- www.e-woodshop.net Last update: 1/06/07 |
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Stoutman wrote: I am planning on purchasing some walnut this weekend to start work on my Stickley-rip off bed (I know Stickley is usually cherry or QSWO, but SWBO wants walnut.) I have not made an entire project from walnut before. How easily does this stuff work? Chip-out prone? -- Stoutman www.garagewoodworks.com walnut machines great... As other people said, the dust is rough, don't finish with a dark stain (i've used light oak stain, and it looks nice!) One more thing... drill pilot hols for screws. shelly |
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J. Clarke wrote: On Mon, 15 Jan 2007 12:34:35 +0000, marierdj wrote: Maybe someone can validate that statement furthermore or dismiss it. Or it could be just an old tale. I never use walnut wood chips or saw dust for mulching to be used around ornamental trees. The situation is when you do surface planing or wood turning you accumulate lots of wood chips and it has to be disposed. I always end up burning it in the stove. I think he's talking about OSHA's position that walnut is a suspected carcinogen. http://www.osha.gov/SLTC/etools/woodworking/health_wooddust.html I note that several of the more popular cabinet woods are listed, although maple isn't. I do find myself wondering whether this is due to degree of exposure rather than any unique characteristic of the wood. Most cancers start out as epitheliomas (epithelia = skin or organ linings). Any irritant is a potential carcinogen, asbestos being an excellent example. Wear a mask if you're worried. Most other carcinogens should be this easy to control. |
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Stoutman wrote: I am planning on purchasing some walnut this weekend to start work on my Stickley-rip off bed (I know Stickley is usually cherry or QSWO, but SWBO wants walnut.) I have not made an entire project from walnut before. How easily does this stuff work? Chip-out prone? Works like clear pine. A dream. Won't chip if you use a zero clearance plate. Finish with orange shellac and wax, French polish if you're up to the challenge. |
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On Sun, 14 Jan 2007 21:33:54 -0500, "Stoutman" .@. wrote:
I am planning on purchasing some walnut this weekend to start work on my Stickley-rip off bed (I know Stickley is usually cherry or QSWO, but SWBO wants walnut.) I have not made an entire project from walnut before. How easily does this stuff work? Chip-out prone? Naw, it's terrible stuff- once you get it, send it me and I'll get rid of it for you. In all seriousness, it's a wonderful wood. Machines well, and sands to a great finish. Two things to watch, though- the dust is hazardous, so wear a decent tight-fitting mask. And do not use the shavings or sawdust as mulch- black walnut will kill many plants. If you normally use your shavings for mulching, make sure you keep walnut separate. |
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I have made a number of projects using Walnut and really like the finish it has.
I uses tung oil/linseed oil to really bring out the grains and different colors. The only problem I had is finding dark walnut that does have allot of sap wood(white,gray) on the edges, I would take along a some water and a small plane to see what you have unless it has already been planed. "Stoutman" .@. wrote: I am planning on purchasing some walnut this weekend to start work on my Stickley-rip off bed (I know Stickley is usually cherry or QSWO, but SWBO wants walnut.) I have not made an entire project from walnut before. How easily does this stuff work? Chip-out prone? |
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I too will be working with some walnut in the near future. When you say a
decent tight fitting dust mask, do you mean one of the white 'paper' dust masks or do you mean a cartridge type respirator? SteveP. Two things to watch, though- the dust is hazardous, so wear a decent tight-fitting mask. |
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On Wed, 17 Jan 2007 00:07:39 GMT, "Highland Pairos"
wrote: I too will be working with some walnut in the near future. When you say a decent tight fitting dust mask, do you mean one of the white 'paper' dust masks or do you mean a cartridge type respirator? Respirator for sure, unless you like dark brown snot for a week or so after your done. Mark (sixoneeight) = 618 |
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"Highland Pairos" wrote in message
I too will be working with some walnut in the near future. When you say a decent tight fitting dust mask, do you mean one of the white 'paper' dust masks or do you mean a cartridge type respirator? Impossible to predict/say, since each and every case will be dependent upon the individual woodworker him/herself. I do seem to have an allergic reaction to at least one aspect of walnut (the smoke), but a good "paper filter" type dust mask is all it takes to make the problem disappear for me. As always, YMMV ... -- www.e-woodshop.net Last update: 1/06/07 |
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"Highland Pairos" wrote in message ... I too will be working with some walnut in the near future. When you say a decent tight fitting dust mask, do you mean one of the white 'paper' dust masks or do you mean a cartridge type respirator? SteveP. Two things to watch, though- the dust is hazardous, so wear a decent tight-fitting mask. The dust carries the irritating chemicals in it. Deflect the dust and you should be good. Start with the most comfortable option and escalate as needed. Tight fits aren't usually necessary, as you don't develop much vacuum on inspiration. |
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On Wed, 17 Jan 2007 00:07:39 GMT, "Highland Pairos"
wrote: I too will be working with some walnut in the near future. When you say a decent tight fitting dust mask, do you mean one of the white 'paper' dust masks or do you mean a cartridge type respirator? I mean a cartridge respirator, but if a paper mask is what you've got, it's better than nothing. One or two exposures to walnut dust are unlikely to do much to you unless you've got a specific allergy to it, but it's more toxic than some other woods, and avoiding breathing the dust as much as possible is a good idea. From what I understand, it is one of those that you'll eventually develop a reaction to with repeated exposure, similar to cedar. |
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"Highland Pairos" wrote in message ... I too will be working with some walnut in the near future. When you say a decent tight fitting dust mask, do you mean one of the white 'paper' dust masks or do you mean a cartridge type respirator? SteveP. You may be fine with the dust as it has different effects on some people. I notice nothing but I always stand between the project and a fan when sanding. |
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Thanks for all the advice. When I start on it, I will make sure all the
dust control measures are working and start with a mask and move to a respirator if necessary. SteveP. "Highland Pairos" wrote in message ... I too will be working with some walnut in the near future. When you say a decent tight fitting dust mask, do you mean one of the white 'paper' dust masks or do you mean a cartridge type respirator? SteveP. Two things to watch, though- the dust is hazardous, so wear a decent tight-fitting mask. |
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