timber lovers

General Discussion
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G’day,

     I've just checked in after a long absence, due to the usual culprits, and it's great to see how things have developed. Particularly Berts movements, good onya! I currently have a hollow wood (long term) on the go, and I am wondering about laminating over stain. Due to limited resources here, I am using only Lauan ply, and to create a Jensenesque effect, I'll need artificial colouring. I read a post by halcyon relating to Poly over oily timber, but couldn't find anything specifically relevant. Thanks for any advice
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Welcome back, from a timber lover, Hyatt,

Not sure I can help you much with poly lamming over Lauan ply. I know that timber is supposed to have a relatively high oil content, but I would think the usual precautions for glueing it up would give you a good lam bond.

Why do you think the stain is going to make a difference? Interested to hear this :slight_smile:

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G’day Doug,

           I am a metal worker by day, and this is my first real attempt at woodworking, so I was just curious about whether stain would affect the bond. I'm loving the timber, but am a complete beginner. It's good fun though, eh?
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If I was staining wood I would leave it air for a couple of days before glassing.

The other way to go would be using acryllic paint watered down to make a stain. That’s just water and paint, no vapours or oils involved.

Just my 2c worth

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The right stain shouldn’t affect it.

These days I use Iodine and Potassium Permangenate almost exclusively. Beautiful finishes that really bring out the nature of the timber.

Fun, indeed!

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hyatt,

I would avoid oil based stains. Use water or alcohol stains. Wood needs to be dry and sand only to about 80 gt. Seal wood with a coat or two of brushed on resin before glassing. Poly or epoxy?

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I’ll be going for epoxy, either international or bote cote, as they are both readily available.