Dyed Stabilized maple

[Boatbuilder]

I've been dyeing some of the maple before I stabilize it and just thought I would get your thoughts on it. The first time I dyed the wood I put it in a vessel with the dye and pulled vaccuum for 3 days then hit it with pressure for 3 days. I then took it out and let it dry for 7 days in my smoker set at 50 deg, then cut it down the middle. It did go right thru to the middle but maybe not as much as possible. The next batch I held vaccuum and pressure for 7 days each. It seemed to be a little more penetration, but it could be just the wood. I now have a batch that will be vaccuum and pressure for 14 days each. I will post pics once it is done.

Jim

 

[Bill T]

They're lookin' pretty good ...

 

[Rudy Joly]

Boatbuilder,
Are you taking orders or just doing it for yourself ?

Rudy

 

[Boatbuilder]

I can't do big batches at once but I will sell what I have so far, as I will/can do some more.

Jim

 

[Archer Moon]

Need any of the first batch tested? I can do some testing for you.

 

[James Terrio]

They look great so far, I hope it works out for you. I've bought some red-dyed maple in the past that ended up looking kind of pink. Did you take a piece and finish-sand it yet?

 

[Boatbuilder]

James
No I havn't done that yet. These were just sanded to 36 grit and lightly rubbed with boiled linseed oil. They were "VERY" pink before I oiled them. I thought for a while that I had some handle material for women knives only. Very happy to see them darken up with oil.
Jim

 

[James Terrio]

That's good to know, thanks. I have Danish oil and was thinking of trying that.

 

[Boatbuilder]

I just went out to the shop and ground the biggest block I had right past the center and I am getting full penetration through the middle. I sanded it down to 1000 grit and put 1 coat of boiled linseed oil on it. Looks really good.

Jim