Branchin Out

I mixed equal parts of Kirkland Dishwasher Soap (Costco)and water.  I submerged a maple NE  bowl that had been drying for over 2 years.  It seemed to lubricate the piece and it was extremely easy to chisel.  It came out very smooth.  Hardly any sanding.  Yesterday I soaked a 12″ salad bowl of maple into the solution for a couple of hours.  When it dried (about 8 hours) I put it on the lathe and finished it to the end, ready for oiling.  The piece was rough turned about 2 weeks ago.  There has been a little coloration change with the end grain but it still looks great.  Very easy to turn.

Try it you may like it.

Tags: Drying bowls, Soap treatment to wood