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1. 
   RickL | Apr 23, 2009 12:52pm | #1

   Wood bleach is the standard technique.

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   ring | Apr 23, 2009 01:32pm | #2

   Walnut reacts well to 2-part bleach. Use sparingly.

   David Ring

   http://www.touchwood.co.il/?lang=e&id=1

3. 
   saschafer | Apr 23, 2009 03:50pm | #3

   If you're not in too much of a hurry, walnut bleaches pretty quickly (within a couple of months) when exposed to sunlight.

   -Steve

    

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   HowardAcheson | Apr 23, 2009 04:01pm | #4

   Use a two part A-B wood bleach. A-B bleach is used to remove the natural color of wood. Use a dilute mixture and be sure to test it on some scrap before you ruin some expensive wood.

   Howie.........
5. 
   Floss | Apr 24, 2009 03:47pm | #5

   After you bleach you will need to put some color back.

   I use Transtint Honey Amber for the tellow tone and then may need to add some Medium brown to get the little hint of garnet back.

   I mix the dye with water to get close then add to shellac as a toner to bring it up to the final color.

   You can also use yellow black and red dyes to make your own brown, which is helpful for hard to match areas. Blues and greens are also good for helping tweak the final color.

   F.

6. 
   frenchy | Apr 24, 2009 07:20pm | #6

   Bring it over here,, I have all of my exterior trim in Black walnut and it's a nice yellow right now..  I'll trade you for some fresh black to put up in place <grin>