lw395
Well-known member
Not exactly boaty this one, but I know there's some woodwork knowledge around here.
I have acquired a 'solid oak' table that's clearly got quite wet at some point.
Some parts of it are badly warped. It is a bit stained in places
The staining seems to be repsonding to oxalic acid.
My plan is to attack the staining with oxalic acid. Rinse and leave to dry.
Then I will need to cut out a few badly warped bits of the top and replace.
The main area of the top has swollen across the grain by about 10mm in 600mm. This is oak boards glued edge to edge.
How long do I need to leave it to 'dry out' assuming it's in a normal modern dry house? I can leave the bits in a spare bedroom.
How much of the swelling across the grain will shrink back as it dries? I think it's fairly dry right now having taken the varnish off by hot air. But the 'growth' seems permanent.
Obviously the oxalic acid will get it wet again.
Any suggestions of where to buy suitable oak to replace a few bits which are warped/split beyond hope?
What glue should I use?
I think I will be gluing in some strips about 30mm deep to the edges of the top where I will cut out hopelessly warped bits.
Should I have a plan B for xmas dinner? If it's not going to be done by then I need to look for something else....
I was thinking of polyurethane varnish as a finish, several coats of gloss and a final satin.
Any thoughts welcome.
I have acquired a 'solid oak' table that's clearly got quite wet at some point.
Some parts of it are badly warped. It is a bit stained in places
The staining seems to be repsonding to oxalic acid.
My plan is to attack the staining with oxalic acid. Rinse and leave to dry.
Then I will need to cut out a few badly warped bits of the top and replace.
The main area of the top has swollen across the grain by about 10mm in 600mm. This is oak boards glued edge to edge.
How long do I need to leave it to 'dry out' assuming it's in a normal modern dry house? I can leave the bits in a spare bedroom.
How much of the swelling across the grain will shrink back as it dries? I think it's fairly dry right now having taken the varnish off by hot air. But the 'growth' seems permanent.
Obviously the oxalic acid will get it wet again.
Any suggestions of where to buy suitable oak to replace a few bits which are warped/split beyond hope?
What glue should I use?
I think I will be gluing in some strips about 30mm deep to the edges of the top where I will cut out hopelessly warped bits.
Should I have a plan B for xmas dinner? If it's not going to be done by then I need to look for something else....
I was thinking of polyurethane varnish as a finish, several coats of gloss and a final satin.
Any thoughts welcome.