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Laminated colored wood question - stoppy - 02-01-2016
I have some three inch thick laminated wood from Rutland before they burned down. I've made several items from this wood. Tree ornaments, bottle stoppers, pens, French rolling pins, etc. One problem I've encountered is the natural color (undyed) layers muddy from the dyed layers when I sand them. I want to make 12 inch platters along with some shallow bowls. I'm trying to figure out how to not muddy the natural layers in the sanding process. With the other items with parallel layers I sanded inline so it cut down the muddying of the natural layers. Any suggestion how to avoid that with circular objects?
Re: Laminated colored wood question - AHill - 02-01-2016
I don't know if it'll work, but you could apply some shellac sanding sealer to the items before you start sanding.
Re: Laminated colored wood question - stoppy - 02-01-2016
It's worth a try. I'm going to do a couple of small bowls to try it.
Re: Laminated colored wood question - Wild Turkey - 02-01-2016
Slow down the sanding speed and don't let the paper load up or get worn. You may be heating the dye and it bleeds across the joint.
Re: Laminated colored wood question - Woodshop - 02-02-2016
Wild Turkey said:
Slow down the sanding speed and don't let the paper load up or get worn. You may be heating the dye and it bleeds across the joint.
+1
and new sandpaper with a light touch should eliminate the problem
Re: Laminated colored wood question - dartman - 02-02-2016
I use Abernet when sanding dyed wood and it helps, just dont let it load up.Use a soft touch.
Re: Laminated colored wood question - SceneryMaker - 02-03-2016
Is the uncolored wood really getting stained or are you actually carrying colored dust into the pores of the uncolored wood. If it's dust, a good dose of shop air could blow that dust out.
Re: Laminated colored wood question - Arlin Eastman - 02-03-2016
AHill said:
I don't know if it'll work, but you could apply some shellac sanding sealer to the items before you start sanding.
That is the same way I do for Paduck and other woods that bleed into others very easily.
Arlin
Re: Laminated colored wood question - stoppy - 02-08-2016
Will try the shop air idea too. It probably is colored dust clogging the undyed woods pores.