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Black stripes on wood top - niro_12 - 01-14-2021
Hello,
I'm newbie to wood working, and I came across this vintage Lane table.
I can't figure what cause the black stripes on the wood surface.
I tried to sand the wood using everything up to 60 grip paper with both orbital and hand sanding, but the stripes are still there.
Any advice?
Thank you.
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RE: Black stripes on wood top - KyleD - 01-14-2021
Not sure if this is a real question or not but in case you are honestly asking look up "tiger stripe" or "fiddle back" or "flame" wood figure. It is a highly desirable thing.
RE: Black stripes on wood top - niro_12 - 01-14-2021
Yes it's a real question.. As I mentioned, I'm new to wood working, and never saw this pattern. I have 2 of this tables, and the other one has no stripes. There for I thought it's a problem in the wood.
Thank you for your answer.
RE: Black stripes on wood top - Willyou - 01-14-2021
Also, DON'T do any more sanding, especially with coarse paper. That looks like a veneer. It won't take much to sand through it and then it will be ruined and repair will be nearly impossible.
RE: Black stripes on wood top - MsNomer - 01-14-2021
Oh, my! That is some sweet eye candy.
RE: Black stripes on wood top - niro_12 - 01-14-2021
thanks guys!
So the right thing to do will be to sand it 120-220-320 and then apply Danish Oil? something else?
RE: Black stripes on wood top - jteneyck - 01-14-2021
You are incredibly lucky that you didn't sand through the veneer. Be very careful and don't sand it any more than necessary to get it ready for a new finish. Danish Oil is OK but not very protective. If it's a table that will get hard use I would consider Waterlox or Arm-R-Seal.
John
RE: Black stripes on wood top - Gary G™ - 01-14-2021
That’s really nice looking.
No offense but:
Stop! Don’t sand anymore. Period.
You might ruin it.
Find someone locally with a bit of experience to work with you on this. It’s too easy to destroy and rather difficult to repair.
RE: Black stripes on wood top - niro_12 - 01-15-2021
No offence taken!
I appreciate your advice, and will follow accordingly.
Thanks.
RE: Black stripes on wood top - Ridgeway - 01-21-2021
(01-14-2021, 02:24 PM)MsNomer Wrote: Oh, my! That is some sweet eye candy.
I am not so sure about that. Why would you put that sort of inlay in the middle of that beautiful ribboning? It gives me a headache to look at.