paul1966 Posted December 5, 2021 Report Share Posted December 5, 2021 Just picked up an oak beam for the fire place it needs sanding down but i am not sure what to put on it after that, i want something to bring out the grain. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loki Posted December 5, 2021 Report Share Posted December 5, 2021 Hiya Team Tractor is your man for advice! L Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ditchman Posted December 5, 2021 Report Share Posted December 5, 2021 not an oil based stain Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walker570 Posted December 5, 2021 Report Share Posted December 5, 2021 Personally I would leave it as is and just let it mature. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ultrastu Posted December 5, 2021 Report Share Posted December 5, 2021 Sand it down .rub a dark water based stain into it .coluron wood dye .med oak perhaps Let it dry and then lightly sand again .apply one more coat of dye and let dry .then oil it with a hard wax oil . This will bring out all the grain and the oil will make it pop . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
team tractor Posted December 5, 2021 Report Share Posted December 5, 2021 (edited) 3 hours ago, Loki said: Hiya Team Tractor is your man for advice! L Cheers mate . Hope the trim fitted nice I use mono coat on everything or osmo oil Edited December 5, 2021 by team tractor Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul1966 Posted December 5, 2021 Author Report Share Posted December 5, 2021 Thanks for the replies, on one corner or the beam it looks like its had rot at some point and the wood is a bit soft and like a honeycomb, what would be the best way to strengthen it, could i get something to paint on it so it soaks in and sets? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vampire Posted December 5, 2021 Report Share Posted December 5, 2021 12 minutes ago, paul1966 said: Thanks for the replies, on one corner or the beam it looks like its had rot at some point and the wood is a bit soft and like a honeycomb, what would be the best way to strengthen it, could i get something to paint on it so it soaks in and sets? Wood hardener. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dougy Posted December 5, 2021 Report Share Posted December 5, 2021 Is the soft bit that your reffering to possibly the outer prt of the trunk, close to the bark ? I have similar on mine and just left it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul1966 Posted December 5, 2021 Author Report Share Posted December 5, 2021 49 minutes ago, Dougy said: Is the soft bit that your reffering to possibly the outer prt of the trunk, close to the bark ? I have similar on mine and just left it. could be, i am thinking of just leaving, and hopefully after finishing it won't be so noticable Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moondoggy Posted December 6, 2021 Report Share Posted December 6, 2021 15 hours ago, vampire said: Wood hardener. +1 Ronseal Wood hardener. Dries very quickly and sets very hard. Treat with wood preservative first. I finished ours with Treatex natural. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
team tractor Posted December 6, 2021 Report Share Posted December 6, 2021 17 hours ago, paul1966 said: Thanks for the replies, on one corner or the beam it looks like its had rot at some point and the wood is a bit soft and like a honeycomb, what would be the best way to strengthen it, could i get something to paint on it so it soaks in and sets? It’s just sap wood 👍. Honey combing is when it drys too quick normally Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dougy Posted December 6, 2021 Report Share Posted December 6, 2021 4 hours ago, team tractor said: It’s just sap wood 👍. Honey combing is when it drys too quick normally You've seen my wood, what do you think of the finish 😉 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
team tractor Posted December 6, 2021 Report Share Posted December 6, 2021 18 minutes ago, Dougy said: You've seen my wood, what do you think of the finish 😉 To much fungus 😂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welshwarrior Posted December 9, 2021 Report Share Posted December 9, 2021 @Dougy to cheesy 😂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dougy Posted December 9, 2021 Report Share Posted December 9, 2021 9 minutes ago, welshwarrior said: @Dougy to cheesy 😂 Who me Hi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
team tractor Posted December 9, 2021 Report Share Posted December 9, 2021 2 hours ago, welshwarrior said: @Dougy to cheesy 😂 Where the hell have you been hiding Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul1966 Posted December 10, 2021 Author Report Share Posted December 10, 2021 After its finished I am thinking of using threaded rod to hold it up, can you get quick set adhesive to squirt into the bricks, the beam is too heavy to hold for any length of time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amateur Posted December 10, 2021 Report Share Posted December 10, 2021 (edited) 1 hour ago, paul1966 said: After its finished I am thinking of using threaded rod to hold it up, can you get quick set adhesive to squirt into the bricks, the beam is too heavy to hold for any length of time I wouldn't even attempt to hold it up with muscle power. Can you put a table under it and adjust the beam height with a car jack or two? That would give you the time for Anchorset or other masonry resin to set. Edited December 10, 2021 by amateur Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JTaylor91 Posted December 10, 2021 Report Share Posted December 10, 2021 1 hour ago, paul1966 said: After its finished I am thinking of using threaded rod to hold it up, can you get quick set adhesive to squirt into the bricks, the beam is too heavy to hold for any length of time Hire a couple of acrow supports probably cost you about a fiver for a day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul1966 Posted December 10, 2021 Author Report Share Posted December 10, 2021 1 hour ago, amateur said: I wouldn't even attempt to hold it up with muscle power. Can you put a table under it and adjust the beam height with a car jack or two? That would give you the time for Anchorset or other masonry resin to set. Good idea that, I'm sure I can rustle something up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amateur Posted December 10, 2021 Report Share Posted December 10, 2021 (edited) 1 hour ago, paul1966 said: Good idea that, I'm sure I can rustle something up Actually, upon reflection, I would say that JTaylor91's suggestion is better and safer than mine Edited December 10, 2021 by amateur Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
team tractor Posted December 10, 2021 Report Share Posted December 10, 2021 9 hours ago, paul1966 said: Good idea that, I'm sure I can rustle something up Is it heavy ? That piece shouldn’t be too heavy at all ? If not it maybe wet still Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul1966 Posted December 10, 2021 Author Report Share Posted December 10, 2021 6 minutes ago, team tractor said: Is it heavy ? That piece shouldn’t be too heavy at all ? If not it maybe wet still Its manageable to lift, at a guess about 15-20 kg, damp meter is reading 15%, seller said it has been air dried about 2 years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
team tractor Posted December 10, 2021 Report Share Posted December 10, 2021 (edited) 3 hours ago, paul1966 said: Its manageable to lift, at a guess about 15-20 kg, damp meter is reading 15%, seller said it has been air dried about 2 years. 15% is good for windows etc . 6-8 is better inside but it’ll just go to its surroundings. 2 years would be ok if it’s 1” thick but rule of thumb is a year an inch plus 1 year before it’s ready . it’ll move lots but that’s part of the character . the scary part with oak is the shrinkage. we had fresh sawn boards shrink from 13” wide to 11” . They say allow 1” in every 8” Edited December 10, 2021 by team tractor Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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