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mesquite (stained hands?)
ken chase
>After working my first mesquite bowl I noted my hands were stained a dark gray color, mostly the left. The stain would not come off with boraxo soap or hand cleaner. Is this a common problem? What should I do to remove the stain? I'm thinking I should wear gloves today.
suggestions will be appreciated
Thanks
Re: mesquite (stained hands?)
Stuart Johnson
>Cut a lemon in half and rub the stain. This works for Walnut so I think it would work for Mesquite.
Re: mesquite (stained hands?)
Jim King
>Pure clorox works on the stains here.
Re: mesquite (stained hands?) *LINK*
Paul Porter in Phoenix, AZ
>Ken,
That stain is from the tannic acid in the wood and mesquite has a high tannin content. It happens when the moisture in the wood and on your hands touch the steel of your gouge. Lemon juice will remove the stain.
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Re: mesquite (stained hands?)
Jerry Whitaker
>Lemon or Lime juice will make the stain disappear instantly like magic for Mesquite also.
Stain all gone Thanks All!
ken chase
>The lemon worked like a charm. I learn something every time I log on this amazing board. Thanks
Re: Stain all gone Thanks All!
GaryG in MD
>You can also use this effect to your benefit. Soak a piece of steel wool in vinegar overnight and then use the vinegar as a "magic" stain to darken tannic woods (like oak). ...Gary
Re: Stain all gone Thanks All!
ken chase
>Thanks for the tip Gary. I'm picking up some oak from a friend later this month. Never turned it before.
