How to Dye Wood for Maximum Impact

[@pgroan]

Your audio was great; I appreciate being able to follow your thought processes. You also speak very clearly and concisely!

[@JackbenchWoodworking]

Wow, thanks so much!!

[@thomastieffenbacherdocsava1549]

it's been so long you didn't show up in my recommended videos! Thanks for showing the technique.

[@JackbenchWoodworking]

Really? Did you click the "bell" icon to supposedly get notified of all videos?

[@thomastieffenbacherdocsava1549]

@@JackbenchWoodworking Oh dah! Thanks!

[@Michael-Makes-Stuff]

Wow! That is stunning. What a dramatic and unique look. Nice job, Charlie! 👍🏼

[@JackbenchWoodworking]

Thank You!

[@RiccBallard]

Nice this is a excellent explanation of how to dye. As a side note, love how when you said "obscure" the camera blurred slightly.

[@JackbenchWoodworking]

Thanks Ricc!

[@ToolMetrix]

This is great info, and and outstanding video Charlie. I am a big fan of Transtint, but I have lots to learn.

[@JackbenchWoodworking]

Thanks Paul. I was surprised by how much impact the yellow dye had on the overall look of the piece.

[@chris_thornborrow]

very interesting finishing process. Also great tip on alcohol dyes and shellac. Obvious when you think about it - but I never do.

[@JackbenchWoodworking]

Glad that you liked the video!

[@RichMcNatt]

Great shape and the finish is outstanding!

[@JackbenchWoodworking]

Thanks Rich!

[@markkhan2838]

That was awesome, thanks very much Jack! I'm working on a ribbed bench and I'll do exactly as you did. If I can get my ribs to look like your handle, I have a great piece! Take care! Mark

[@JackbenchWoodworking]

Thanks Mark, I'm glad you liked the finish on the tool handle. I hope your bench turns out beautifully!

[@Thom4123]

Wow Charlie that’s beautiful what a awesome job. Definitely something that I want to try. Thank you for the information. Take Care.

[@JackbenchWoodworking]

Thanks Thom!

[@ragtie6177]

This us an excellent video & coyld be used as an instructional. Good job Charlie!

[@JackbenchWoodworking]

Thanks Man!! I'm glad you liked it.

[@JackbenchWoodworking]

I've been experimenting with Keda dyes lately. Their blue is amazing

[@CammiesGarage]

Gorgeous handle, Charlie! Nicely done. I want to try dying wood in the near future.

[@JackbenchWoodworking]

Thanks Cam!

[@timhalcomb4041]

Enjoyed it thanks for sharing you have a blessed day

[@JackbenchWoodworking]

Thanks Tim!

[@wb_finewoodworking]

That’s a beautiful handle. I’d like to make my own one day when I get a chance. Your dye process looks great and I’ll have to try that polishing compound and past wax technique. Thanks for sharing your ideas.

[@JackbenchWoodworking]

The polishing compound is great for getting nice high gloss finish. Thanks!

[@briantuma1502]

Thanks for the tutorial. I will be restoring a bassoon made of tiger maple.

[@silverswanson9669]

Nice! I normally use tire shine, lol. I'll try this. Thank you!

[@JackbenchWoodworking]

The Turtle Wax polish works great!

[@melechhaarayot9273]

Very nice! Can you tell us where you get the other parts you added to the beautiful handle you turned!

[@JackbenchWoodworking]

Thanks, I got them at Woodcraft. They have several different ones to pick from.

[@raugust6786]

I enjoyed the video! I haven't had the best luck with dyes yet. I'm thinking of using trans tint dye in denatured alcohol and then brushing on a water-basted poly so I don't lift the color much.

[@JackbenchWoodworking]

Thanks for the reply, I'm glad you liked the video! I think that water a water based topcoat could dissolve some of the dye because Transtint is soluble in both alcohol and water. I usually seal the color in with a thin coat of an oil based finish when I am concerned that the topcoat might "lift" the dye coloring.

[@imxploring]

Absolutely beautiful! Was the blank you turned glued up? The tiger stripes have an interesting pattern?

[@JackbenchWoodworking]

Thanks! The lumber that I had wasn't thick enough, so I glued two pieces together before I turned it.

[@imxploring]

@@JackbenchWoodworking Fantastic job popping the figure in the wood.... the handle is a piece of art!!!

[@renesanchez5333]

How can you dye veneer? I run into the problem that it doesn’t fully dye into the veneer just the outside

[@JackbenchWoodworking]

Dying veneer completely through is an involved process and I've never attempted it. However, dyed veneer is available from certainlywood.com and other vendors.

[@wickedmessenger1]

What liquid did you use to mix the Transtint dye with? Their info gives numerous possibilities, including water, isopropyl alcohol, denatured alcohol, lacquer thinner, shellac, etc. I need some guidance on which I should use.

[@JackbenchWoodworking]

I usually use regular tap water, but distilled is preferred. If I am concerned about grain raising then I will use denatured alcohol.

[@KSFWG]

Thanks for the finishing tips, Charlie! I think we know why you didn't look up to the camera - you were admiring your work - and there's nothing to fault for that! Tell Jack Bench "Hi" for me. Even though he's not on camera, I'm sure he's am important part of the show. Maybe he runs the camera, or maybe he's a producer, or what ever... but tell him "Hi" for me. ;)

[@JackbenchWoodworking]

HAHAHA, I will definitely let "Jack" know that you were thinking of him. Actually, I like that idea so much that I might introduce "Jack" on one of my videos!

[@KSFWG]

Feel free to run with it just as far as it will go, Charlie! If you do, I hope you gain a lot of subs for it. :)

[@JackbenchWoodworking]

I think it would be a hoot!

[@onehandedmaker]

That is a beautiful handle. One Handed Maker- Australia

[@JackbenchWoodworking]

Thanks!

[@thomasschrunk1269]

Good informative video, thanks

[@JackbenchWoodworking]

Thanks Tom

[@Bassplayingypsy]

Absolute genius. Looks to pretty to use as a tool handle. 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

[@JackbenchWoodworking]

Thanks, I'm glad you liked it!

[@ESCAGEDOWOODWORKING]

It came out looking really great! Does the final wax make a huge difference after the polish? By the time you added the shellac is was looking amazing. I enjoyed these tips.

[@JackbenchWoodworking]

Thanks Eloy. Sometimes the wax does make a noticeable difference. Any wax is easy to use on the lathe, but I am looking for something that is easier to use on flat work. I've heard good things about General Finish Liquid wax and plan to try it sometime soon. generalfinishes.com/wood-finishes-retail/maintenance-polishes-and-waxes/satin-finishing-wax

[@lnsrvarma1111]

Was your base just warm water ? and what was the ratio of transtint to the base ? [Great Video]

[@JackbenchWoodworking]

Hi, sorry I didn't get back to you sooner. Yes, warm water for the base. I honestly don't remember the exact ratio, but I've found that a strong mix usually works better.

[@smithsoncreationshandcraft5770]

Really cool Charlie!!!

[@JackbenchWoodworking]

Thanks Shaun!

[@robertevans6481]

I can see the 3 colors too...and I think that second one...(red)....lol....oh so sorry....orange....made it pop as well...but you are on point about the yellow...like all the stages you shown...

[@JackbenchWoodworking]

Thanks! After I looked at later then I could see all three colors.

[@ivanocampo1995]

I need help doing this color on my ak 47

[@owais146]

AWESOME MAESTRO

[@JackbenchWoodworking]

Thanks!!

[@owais146]

@@JackbenchWoodworking WELCOME

[@TonatiuhMellado]

¡Hermoso! gracias por compartir 😁👍🏻

[@kevenlaursen1790]

Thank you

[@JackbenchWoodworking]

Thank YOU!

[@charleyrobinson2146]

Great looking finish but I have a question. I was looking for the Antique Cherry dye that you started with but can't find it on TransTints color chart. I did find an Antique Red Walnut but it looks more brown that the color you were using. Can you give me an item # for that dye? Thanks. Also, anyone interested in buying any of these dyes should go to the manufacturer's website at homesteadfinishingproducts.com/transtint-liquid-dyes/. He has an eBay store that is selling them for about $10 less than on Amazon.

[@JackbenchWoodworking]

HI Charley, The antique cherry red is a powder dye. It's also sold by homesteadfinishing and is available at their ebay store: www.ebay.com/itm/TransFast-Water-Soluble-Dye-1-oz-container-ANTIQUE-CHERRY-RED-3265/263997463734?epid=1579218028&hash=item3d77799cb6:g:BKsAAOxyRhBSq0iq

[@JackbenchWoodworking]

I mistakenly said that the Antique Cherry was a liquid dye, actually it's a powder, whoops!

[@charleyrobinson2146]

Thanks! That will make it easier to find.

[@slexksofficial8036]

Your the best

[@slexksofficial8036]

Ya

[@JackbenchWoodworking]

Thanks Jude!!!

[@slexksofficial8036]

Next time make a wooden door but I Liked this vido

[@JackbenchWoodworking]

I'm glad you liked the video! Why a door?

[@blackemmons]

NICE!! JimE

[@JackbenchWoodworking]

Thanks JIm!

[@jodytaylor2079]

I’m gonna hurl if I hear one more comment about POP the grain

[@JackbenchWoodworking]

Some people prefer dull, monotones. LOL, I get what you're saying!