ANST - Drums

John Ruble ulf at urocor.com
Mon Dec 15 09:38:48 PST 1997


Linseed oil helps, but will alter the characteristics of the wood when
you go to carve it.  It penetrates the wood at different depths
depending upon how long you left the oil on before wiping off the
excess, as well as how "open" the wood is.  As it cures, it hardens.  So
after a day or two, you will discover the wood is slightly harder to
carve near the surface, but still soft underneath.  Be careful with your
knife pressure.  Remember also that treating the wood with anything will
alter its ability to take stain.

The best bet is always to start with sound, well-cured wood.  At the
very least, try to keep the piece in a controlled environment so it
doesn't swell and shrink repeatedly with humidity changes.

Ulf Gunnarsson
*---These are my opinions only, and not the opinions of my employers,
spouse,
*---or family doctor.  So there.  Contents may settle during shipping.
*---Send spelling complaints to ulf at urocor.com

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>From: 	lliatwork[SMTP:lliatwork at MCIONE.com]
>Sent: 	Friday, December 12, 1997 4:25 PM
>To: 	ansteorra
>Subject: 	ANST - Drums
>
>Greetings....
>
>Could someone please tell me how to keep a drum that you  are carving from
>drying out and cracking before you finish carving?
>
>thanks...
>
>If you can't handle the truth, you deserve to be lied to.
>*George*
>House Crane Minister of Food-[have YOU eaten?]
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