Stabilization To The Rescue For Severely Spalted Bowl

[@glencrandall7051]

Well done Alan. I've never used cactus juice. No punky wood to work with fortunately. Your piece turned out quite nicely. Thank you for sharing. Have a great day and continue to stay safe.🙂🙂

[@AsWoodTurns]

You're welcome Glen Alan

[@williamellis8993]

Cute little bowl, Alan. Nice save. It was definitely worth it. Bill

[@AsWoodTurns]

Thank you Bill Alan

[@albertdawson6814]

Very pretty Alan. I really like the shape alot. Thank you for sharing. See you next week

[@AsWoodTurns]

Glad you like it. Until next week. :) Alan

[@johnnyspropshop]

Nice bowl and save Alan.

[@AsWoodTurns]

Thanks 👍 Alan

[@LewisKauffman]

Nice save! Thanks!!

[@AsWoodTurns]

No problem! Thanks. Alan

[@peterhatherell7291]

I nearly always get surface resin after heating the impregnated wood. This seems to be regardless of how dry the wood is, though I hope your theory is right as then, I can improve my drying process for a better outcome. I had always thought it was the resin expanding with the heat, forcing it to the surface. Some trials required, I think. A dust mask or strong extractor are a good idea when turning stabilised wood.

[@AsWoodTurns]

Interesting! Definitely a dust mask as it stinks. Thanks for your observations. Alan

[@markjupina178]

Really turned out nice! But honestly would you that again considering the time and expense involved? Good learning experience though. Thanks.

[@AsWoodTurns]

That is always the question before turning. Alan

[@JuanAndrada-z8s]

The resin stinks because you did not allow it to off-gas. Other than that it looks nice!

[@AsWoodTurns]

Do not know how long it would take since when turning, it keeps exposing more resin. Alan