How to remove green from poplar. Make poplar pretty without stains. Oxalic acid on poplar

[@cecilferris1163]

I actually love the green in poplar, one of the first woods that I started out with for woodworking.

[@michaelhelle7469]

I could see the color difference each time. Very noticeable. That was a great tip. Thank you for sharing that.

[@woodworkingwithSkyler]

Glad it was helpful!

[@flashwashington2735]

Thanks Skylar, Mylo, good demo. I did not know. Blessings.

[@awlthatwoodcrafts8911]

I've used oxalic acid on my deck (which works great, by the way) but never imagined using it on poplar to get rid of the green. Great tip. I'm going to give it a try some time. Thanks.

[@flashwashington2735]

Me too.

[@PeteH-hs9po]

Many thanks for this and your other videos. Some hardware stores sell "wood bleach," which is simply oxalic acid. FYI, dilute oxalic acid solutions are also great at removing rust stains.

[@jamesclanton5643]

I used it on a lot of poplar. Really warms up the poplar. I love the color after it's been treated.

[@stephenmcgeown]

Excellent advice. I always like working with poplar - relatively good value, stable and quite easy to cut/shape but the color doesn't inspire me to do anything other than paint it. This technique will be great to experiment with and show off its grain.

[@woodworkingwithSkyler]

Thank you

[@ClintsHobbiesDIY]

Thats simple enough. Great results. Thanks Skyler.

[@woodworkingwithSkyler]

You're welcome!

[@AngieWilliamsDesigns]

So… you just rinsed it off with a hose. But I have a project that is piece of furniture basically. And spraying it isn’t really possible. Any other suggestions on how to rinse it?

[@jeaniemalone5304]

Thanks for the tip! This video popped up in my feed; it’s the first I’ve heard of your channel. I’ll be watching more.😁

[@woodworkingwithSkyler]

Thank you

[@budm9982]

This is a good tool for the tool box. Thanks for showing it to us.

[@johnford7847]

The color difference was visible. Useful information. Thank you.

[@woodworkingwithSkyler]

You are welcome, John

[@g54b95]

We can see it! Neat trick.

[@woodworkingwithSkyler]

Thanks. To me in camera didn’t look like much but in person was a big transformation. I even considered not posting the video!

[@RYwoodview]

I like this technique more than the dye/stain approach you showed previously. The poplar becomes very neutral in color, like maple. Following the oxalic acid, you should be able to choose any stain without being committed to an orange/red one. Thank you, Skylar!

[@woodworkingwithSkyler]

That is correct. However, I don’t love working with acids and it kind of freaks me out handling it. After I filmed the video, I washed my hands about 20 times and kept feeling that maybe I still have some acid on me

[@RYwoodview]

@@woodworkingwithSkyler Don't worry. A single wash with water completely neutralizes it, if any even touched your skin.

[@woodworkingwithSkyler]

@@RYwoodview :) Thank you. I know I am just being paranoid.

[@robindesigned]

So I would like to do this technique but on wall molding trim so I can't take it outside to soak in water. Is it ok if I just use a spray bottle?

[@frankstoverpurebloodsaltya6441]

Well done skyler

[@woodworkingwithSkyler]

Thank you Frank! I really appreciate it

[@stevehogg]

Nice tip. Thanks!

[@woodworkingwithSkyler]

No problem!

[@asbrand]

So, poplar can have greens, browns, and even purples. Does this method only remove the green? Or will it affect the browns and purples as well? Regardless, excellent work! In a similar vein, have you tried using lye on cherry wood? Essentially ages the cherry in moments, giving it a deep, darker red colour.

[@woodworkingwithSkyler]

Hi Asbrand. It will remove the green and not affect the blacks. It will give it a warmer all over all appearance. I love using Lye on cherry wood. Just did a video on that a few days ago

[@JoeCarvesWood]

Thanks I learned something 😊

[@woodworkingwithSkyler]

You’re welcome 😊

[@JerryCastaldo_NYC]

Good info!

[@woodworkingwithSkyler]

Thanks!

[@whitag01]

Oxalic acid is also used to remove dark water stains on furniture during the refinishing process. See dashner design and restoration channel for examples of this. Quite amazing. Thanks for showing this use, I was wondering if you knew about it when you showed how to stain poplar.

[@woodworkingwithSkyler]

I saw a few videos of dasher design ( amazing content)and it’s possible that’s where I first saw the oxalic acid. I don’t use it much as I rarely work with poplar and when I do is for painted projects

[@DavZell]

Hi, Skylar. Did you have any impact from Lee? I hope your construction wasn't affected either.

[@woodworkingwithSkyler]

Fortunately we only had a bit of wind, nothing major and no rain. Thank you

[@AT-qu1ek]

To remove green from poplar, just put it in direct sunlight until the green disappears

[@chrisimming9454]

Bar Keepers friend is oxalic acid

[@truthbetold2914]

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I agree with Mr. betold , WE look forward to those deep V neck shirts with the heavy microphone .

[@richardmccann4815]

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