Acid Stain

[mowolf]

Question: with the problem in finding Nitric acid to create Aqua Fortis, has anyone tried using Muriatic acid?

Waya :what:

 

[three]

Try Rio Grande supply out of Abequerque NM.

phone 800-545-6566

 

[jdhiii]

Mowolf,

Nitric acid is reasonably available, just expensive to ship. Check[url] google.com[/url] for additional sources if the one above doesn't work out.

By the way, aqua fortis is just an archaic name for nitric acid.

 

[mowolf]

Actually, what I meant is that it is hard to find in my area. To order adds such cost as to rule it out as reasonable. Bought some Muratic today, will report on the results in the next few days.

 

[TANSTAAFL]

Today I tried the formula (run through a coffee filter) for the cider vinegar/steel wool solution after letting it steep for about two months. I was a bit jaundiced about trying, but on scrap pieces of maple I was very pleasantly surprised. Applied three coats then used the heat gun to warm up. Turned a very nice dark brown. Added some alcohol and that piece turned a reddish brown.


In short, I won't be using naught but this from now on when it comes to staining maple.

It appears this formula is nothing new, several woodworking sites had info on

 

[BLAHMAN]

Be real carefull with Muriatic acid. That stuff etches and reacts to lime. If you any abrasions or cuts on your hands, skin, or arms, you will know very quickly. Fumes are BAAAAD to breath in.