Copyright (c) 2012 CraftStylish.com en-us Fine Woodworking - Dr_Spalting's posts http://www.finewoodworking.com/profile/Dr_Spalting Sun, 12 Feb 2012 20:46:43 -0500 Fine Woodworking - Dr_Spalting's posts http://www.finewoodworking.com/assets/images/cs_logo_sm.jpg http://www.finewoodworking.com/profile/Dr_Spalting Sat, 23 Jul 2011 09:49:48 -0500 http://www.finewoodworking.com/item/39670/spalt-your-own-lumber-whats-in-a-name http://www.finewoodworking.com/item/39670/spalt-your-own-lumber-whats-in-a-name Posted by Dr_Spalting
Names and marketing have a strong hold over us. With all the 'specialty' woods out there, how do you know what is spalting, what is tree color, and what is made-up to increase sales? ]]> http://www.finewoodworking.com/item/39670/spalt-your-own-lumber-whats-in-a-name Sat, 29 Jan 2011 20:44:15 -0500 http://www.finewoodworking.com/item/35087/spalt-your-own-lumber-yellow-zone-lines-on-aspen http://www.finewoodworking.com/item/35087/spalt-your-own-lumber-yellow-zone-lines-on-aspen Posted by Dr_Spalting
A continuation on our look at colored zones - investigate the yellow zone lines of aspen and help speculate on what fungus could be responsible. ]]> http://www.finewoodworking.com/item/35087/spalt-your-own-lumber-yellow-zone-lines-on-aspen Wed, 17 Nov 2010 08:45:02 -0500 http://www.finewoodworking.com/item/32810/spalt-your-own-lumber-outdoor-spalting http://www.finewoodworking.com/item/32810/spalt-your-own-lumber-outdoor-spalting Posted by Dr_Spalting
We all know that outdoor spalting works, but can be unreliable. Learn a few tricks to help direct the process. ]]> http://www.finewoodworking.com/item/32810/spalt-your-own-lumber-outdoor-spalting Wed, 20 Oct 2010 10:48:22 -0500 http://www.finewoodworking.com/item/32109/spalt-your-own-lumber-fungus-of-the-month-violet-toothed-polypore-on-birch http://www.finewoodworking.com/item/32109/spalt-your-own-lumber-fungus-of-the-month-violet-toothed-polypore-on-birch Posted by Dr_Spalting
Some fungi work best on a very specific host. Check out the incredible zone lines created by the Violet Toothed Polypore on birch! ]]> http://www.finewoodworking.com/item/32109/spalt-your-own-lumber-fungus-of-the-month-violet-toothed-polypore-on-birch Sat, 18 Sep 2010 08:28:09 -0500 http://www.finewoodworking.com/item/31365/spalt-your-own-lumber-fungus-of-the-month-fomes-fomentarius http://www.finewoodworking.com/item/31365/spalt-your-own-lumber-fungus-of-the-month-fomes-fomentarius Posted by Dr_Spalting
Fomes fomentarius loves birch like rabbits love carrots! Learn how to get some serious zone lines with this fungus. ]]> http://www.finewoodworking.com/item/31365/spalt-your-own-lumber-fungus-of-the-month-fomes-fomentarius Sun, 15 Aug 2010 15:18:49 -0500 http://www.finewoodworking.com/item/30445/spalt-your-own-lumber-lets-talk-about-health http://www.finewoodworking.com/item/30445/spalt-your-own-lumber-lets-talk-about-health Posted by Dr_Spalting
Once a year or so, its nice to remember why we should be level-headed about spalted wood and its so-called health impacts. ]]> http://www.finewoodworking.com/item/30445/spalt-your-own-lumber-lets-talk-about-health Sat, 01 May 2010 09:10:00 -0500 http://www.finewoodworking.com/item/26896/spalt-your-own-lumber-fungus-of-the-month-arthrographis-cuboidea http://www.finewoodworking.com/item/26896/spalt-your-own-lumber-fungus-of-the-month-arthrographis-cuboidea Posted by Dr_Spalting
Arthrographis cuboidea is the best pink stain to use when spalting. Learn how to find it, culture it, and get it growing in your spalting tubs at home. ]]> http://www.finewoodworking.com/item/26896/spalt-your-own-lumber-fungus-of-the-month-arthrographis-cuboidea Fri, 02 Apr 2010 15:32:28 -0500 http://www.finewoodworking.com/item/26092/spalt-your-own-lumber-its-not-all-about-the-fungus http://www.finewoodworking.com/item/26092/spalt-your-own-lumber-its-not-all-about-the-fungus Posted by Dr_Spalting
Wood species plays a big role in the amount and type of spalting you get on a piece. Learn how to hedge your spalting bets with the right wood. ]]> http://www.finewoodworking.com/item/26092/spalt-your-own-lumber-its-not-all-about-the-fungus Mon, 01 Mar 2010 08:10:00 -0500 http://www.finewoodworking.com/item/24717/spalt-your-own-lumber-nutrient-supplements-for-spalted-wood-eg-beer http://www.finewoodworking.com/item/24717/spalt-your-own-lumber-nutrient-supplements-for-spalted-wood-eg-beer Posted by Dr_Spalting
The internet is filled with 'recipes' for spalting. Join me in analyzing and debunking each one of them. ]]> http://www.finewoodworking.com/item/24717/spalt-your-own-lumber-nutrient-supplements-for-spalted-wood-eg-beer Fri, 05 Feb 2010 11:34:15 -0500 http://www.finewoodworking.com/item/24027/spalt-your-own-lumber-just-say-no-to-brown-rot http://www.finewoodworking.com/item/24027/spalt-your-own-lumber-just-say-no-to-brown-rot Posted by Dr_Spalting
Brown rot is white rot's evil twin. Learn what to look for to avoid this destructive type of fungus. ]]> http://www.finewoodworking.com/item/24027/spalt-your-own-lumber-just-say-no-to-brown-rot Mon, 04 Jan 2010 11:25:31 -0500 http://www.finewoodworking.com/item/23111/spalt-your-own-lumber-dissecting-the-colored-molds http://www.finewoodworking.com/item/23111/spalt-your-own-lumber-dissecting-the-colored-molds Posted by Dr_Spalting
Molds are responsible for many of the bright colors seen on spalted wood. Learn to tell the difference between the useful, the irritating, and the potentially hazardous. ]]> http://www.finewoodworking.com/item/23111/spalt-your-own-lumber-dissecting-the-colored-molds Mon, 23 Nov 2009 13:37:48 -0500 http://www.finewoodworking.com/item/21404/spalt-your-own-lumber-drying-spalted-wood http://www.finewoodworking.com/item/21404/spalt-your-own-lumber-drying-spalted-wood Posted by Dr_Spalting
Drying spalted wood can be a lot easier than drying clear wood. Learn some of the basic tricks here. ]]> http://www.finewoodworking.com/item/21404/spalt-your-own-lumber-drying-spalted-wood Sun, 25 Oct 2009 10:10:00 -0500 http://www.finewoodworking.com/item/20587/spalt-your-own-lumber-optimizing-fungal-growth http://www.finewoodworking.com/item/20587/spalt-your-own-lumber-optimizing-fungal-growth Posted by Dr_Spalting
Fungi grow in specific directions in wood. By optimizing your placement of mushrooms you can speed the spalting process. ]]> http://www.finewoodworking.com/item/20587/spalt-your-own-lumber-optimizing-fungal-growth Wed, 30 Sep 2009 20:47:22 -0500 http://www.finewoodworking.com/item/19597/spalt-your-own-lumber-zone-lines-get-even-more-mysterious http://www.finewoodworking.com/item/19597/spalt-your-own-lumber-zone-lines-get-even-more-mysterious Posted by Dr_Spalting
Zone lines don't just come in black, as many people think. See some of the variations and help me brainstorm on the possible causes. ]]> http://www.finewoodworking.com/item/19597/spalt-your-own-lumber-zone-lines-get-even-more-mysterious Sun, 30 Aug 2009 19:24:21 -0500 http://www.finewoodworking.com/item/18531/spalt-your-own-lumber-fungus-of-the-month-oyster-mushroom http://www.finewoodworking.com/item/18531/spalt-your-own-lumber-fungus-of-the-month-oyster-mushroom Posted by Dr_Spalting
The oyster mushroom isn't just a tasty treat - it can also spalt your lumber! ]]> http://www.finewoodworking.com/item/18531/spalt-your-own-lumber-fungus-of-the-month-oyster-mushroom Wed, 05 Aug 2009 17:55:28 -0500 http://www.finewoodworking.com/item/17734/spalt-your-own-lumber-fungus-of-the-month-dead-mans-finger-and-turkey-tail-part-ii http://www.finewoodworking.com/item/17734/spalt-your-own-lumber-fungus-of-the-month-dead-mans-finger-and-turkey-tail-part-ii Posted by Dr_Spalting
See the photos that accompany part I on locating Dead Man's Finger and Turkey Tail. ]]> http://www.finewoodworking.com/item/17734/spalt-your-own-lumber-fungus-of-the-month-dead-mans-finger-and-turkey-tail-part-ii Wed, 05 Aug 2009 17:48:57 -0500 http://www.finewoodworking.com/item/17699/video-spalt-your-own-lumber-fungus-of-the-month-dead-mans-finger-and-turkey-tail-part-i http://www.finewoodworking.com/item/17699/video-spalt-your-own-lumber-fungus-of-the-month-dead-mans-finger-and-turkey-tail-part-i Dr_Spalting
Learn how to quickly locate Dead Man's Finger and Turkey Tail, the two most prolific zone line producing fungi. ]]> http://www.finewoodworking.com/item/17699/video-spalt-your-own-lumber-fungus-of-the-month-dead-mans-finger-and-turkey-tail-part-i Sun, 28 Jun 2009 08:19:17 -0500 http://www.finewoodworking.com/item/16284/spalt-your-own-lumber-fungus-of-the-month-green-stain-chlorociboria http://www.finewoodworking.com/item/16284/spalt-your-own-lumber-fungus-of-the-month-green-stain-chlorociboria Posted by Dr_Spalting
Learn about an easy to find green-stain fungus ]]> http://www.finewoodworking.com/item/16284/spalt-your-own-lumber-fungus-of-the-month-green-stain-chlorociboria Sun, 10 May 2009 12:31:28 -0500 http://www.finewoodworking.com/item/13559/spalt-your-own-lumber-the-deeper-meaning-of-zone-lines http://www.finewoodworking.com/item/13559/spalt-your-own-lumber-the-deeper-meaning-of-zone-lines Posted by Dr_Spalting
Discover the many types of zone lines, and what they mean when you see them on spalted wood. ]]> http://www.finewoodworking.com/item/13559/spalt-your-own-lumber-the-deeper-meaning-of-zone-lines Sat, 25 Apr 2009 20:16:37 -0500 http://www.finewoodworking.com/item/12583/spalt-your-own-lumber-health-problems-associated-with-spalted-wood-and-debunking-myths http://www.finewoodworking.com/item/12583/spalt-your-own-lumber-health-problems-associated-with-spalted-wood-and-debunking-myths Posted by Dr_Spalting
Learn about safe handling, storage, machining and use of spalted wood. ]]> http://www.finewoodworking.com/item/12583/spalt-your-own-lumber-health-problems-associated-with-spalted-wood-and-debunking-myths Sat, 18 Apr 2009 09:30:32 -0500 http://www.finewoodworking.com/item/12123/spalt-your-own-lumber-is-it-spalting-the-case-of-the-mysterious-host-response-color http://www.finewoodworking.com/item/12123/spalt-your-own-lumber-is-it-spalting-the-case-of-the-mysterious-host-response-color Posted by Dr_Spalting
Spalting is often confused with a host response color produced by the tree itself. Learn to tell the difference. ]]> http://www.finewoodworking.com/item/12123/spalt-your-own-lumber-is-it-spalting-the-case-of-the-mysterious-host-response-color Mon, 13 Apr 2009 09:49:33 -0500 http://www.finewoodworking.com/item/11874/spalt-your-own-lumber-introduction http://www.finewoodworking.com/item/11874/spalt-your-own-lumber-introduction Posted by Dr_Spalting
An introduction to spalting... plus see some pink and yellow spalting on hemlock that Robinson cooked up in one of her home spalting tubs. ]]> http://www.finewoodworking.com/item/11874/spalt-your-own-lumber-introduction