Stabilization To The Rescue For Severely Spalted Bowl

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I received this wood in a club wood exchange. On examining it, I noted some great spalting color and figure. But also noted a lot of very soft punky wood. I can treat small amounts of punky wood with CA glue. But this had a lot.
I rough turned it. Dried it in an over. Then stabilized it by soaking it in Cactus Juice, a heat activated resin under vacuum for about two days. Then let it soak for another two days before hardening the resin in the oven.
Then I could finish turn the bowl much like a remounted green turning
My bowl is 6 by 2 inches finished with wipe-on poly.
Enjoy.
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[@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

[@user-qr4xz6bb5f]

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