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As mentioned in a previous thread, we woodaholics have a problem. But sometimes, it "turns" out ok. These are red box elder that I tripped over 1 1/2 weeks ago :D More coats of Danish oil are being applied as I type, Gretch
 

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Do you have to drink red wine when finishing red box elder? :D This is actually one of my favorite ways to finish too, with my favorite adult beverage and a can of oil. I just have to make sure I am drinking out of the right container! :eek:

Bill
 
Gretch, you are truly a talented individual great looking bowls and applying oil finish while you type is no small task.
 
Gretch,

Well, it looks like we now know the source of the red blush in Boxelder! Which gives the best color - Cabernet?...Pinot?...Shiraz?...
 
KenN said:
Gretch,

Well, it looks like we now know the source of the red blush in Boxelder! Which gives the best color - Cabernet?...Pinot?...Shiraz?...

Ken-, I can't answer that as I am not a connoisseur of red wine. I use box wine to go with the box elder. ;) Gretch
 
Gretch,

Box wine is my level of connoisseurship as well. I don't think I'd try it as a dye, anyway. "On the side" seems appropriate to me.

Ken
 
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