Uploaded October 2023 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
This Trick will Actually Make your Custom Woodworking Projects Look Rustic, and It uses 2 Common Household Items, that you probably already have! This is an easy and cheap way to add a unique look to your furniture or other wood items!
If you're looking for a quick and easy way to add a bit of personality to your furniture, then this steel wool and vinegar experiment is for you! With just a few simple steps, you'll have a beautiful stain that will make your furniture stand out!
Another Video You'll Enjoy! My Latest Project Out of The Shop!
youtube.com/watch?v=uB70uJK3Ah8
00:00 Introduction
00:24 One Week Later | Strain & Apply
00:46 Let Dry 1-2 Mins, Then Wipe Away Excess
01:04 Results after 25 Minutes
03:20 Wrap Up
I started off using 0000 Steel Wool, which is the finest I could find as well as some Distilled White Vinegar. You may notice mine has a slight reddish brown tint to it, and thats only because this was from the video where I used Vinegar to help in the restoration process of my Great-Grandfathers Brass Screwdriver so it was a little off-colored but works the same nonetheless. Using a 20 ounce mug in my case, I pour in about 12oz of the Vinegar, followed by one roll, piece, clump maybe, of Steel Wool. I then top off mug, give it a little mixing and we wait. I left mine for closer to 2 weeks after forgetting about it but should be fine after about a week.
I liberally apply the mixture to each piece of wood, letting it sit until im finished with all 5 boards. After 1 to 2 minutes, I can come back and wipe off each board and let the mixture continue to work its magic.
After about 20 minutes, I came back and this is what we are left with. From my right to left, We have Walnut, which was turned into this even black tone with all the visible grain lines from the wood showing through.
The Cherry took on an almost opaque gray tone, showing little grain from the wood itself.
Our Birch Plywood Sample has almost turned into a more Poplar looking piece, showing off some slight green and purple hues.
To me, this Maple sample is why I even did this test in the first place and my suspicions were correct. If you've ever tried using a stain on Maple, whether it be an Oil or Water Based one, you know the end results can be wildly inconsistent and often they have little to no effect at all due to the closed pores of the Maple. The Steel Wool and Vinegar leaves the Maple with a nice, even and consistent color across the entire surface.
Moving on, the Pine had almost the opposite effect using this mixture. Instead of turning the wood a nice even gray, were left with a reddish brown color and while not for every project, Pine can be another tricky wood to achieve a nice looking, even color on and if your piece is calling for a reddish brown look, this may be the way to go.
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Music:
Super Spiffy
David Fesliyan
#woodworking #diy #naturalwood #farmhouse #steelwool #vinegar
This Trick will Actually Make your Custom Woodworking Projects Look Rustic, and It uses 2 Common Household Items, that you probably already have! This is an easy and cheap way to add a unique look to your furniture or other wood items!
If you're looking for a quick and easy way to add a bit of personality to your furniture, then this steel wool and vinegar experiment is for you! With just a few simple steps, you'll have a beautiful stain that will make your furniture stand out!
Another Video You'll Enjoy! My Latest Project Out of The Shop!
youtube.com/watch?v=uB70uJK3Ah8
00:00 Introduction
00:24 One Week Later | Strain & Apply
00:46 Let Dry 1-2 Mins, Then Wipe Away Excess
01:04 Results after 25 Minutes
03:20 Wrap Up
I started off using 0000 Steel Wool, which is the finest I could find as well as some Distilled White Vinegar. You may notice mine has a slight reddish brown tint to it, and thats only because this was from the video where I used Vinegar to help in the restoration process of my Great-Grandfathers Brass Screwdriver so it was a little off-colored but works the same nonetheless. Using a 20 ounce mug in my case, I pour in about 12oz of the Vinegar, followed by one roll, piece, clump maybe, of Steel Wool. I then top off mug, give it a little mixing and we wait. I left mine for closer to 2 weeks after forgetting about it but should be fine after about a week.
I liberally apply the mixture to each piece of wood, letting it sit until im finished with all 5 boards. After 1 to 2 minutes, I can come back and wipe off each board and let the mixture continue to work its magic.
After about 20 minutes, I came back and this is what we are left with. From my right to left, We have Walnut, which was turned into this even black tone with all the visible grain lines from the wood showing through.
The Cherry took on an almost opaque gray tone, showing little grain from the wood itself.
Our Birch Plywood Sample has almost turned into a more Poplar looking piece, showing off some slight green and purple hues.
To me, this Maple sample is why I even did this test in the first place and my suspicions were correct. If you've ever tried using a stain on Maple, whether it be an Oil or Water Based one, you know the end results can be wildly inconsistent and often they have little to no effect at all due to the closed pores of the Maple. The Steel Wool and Vinegar leaves the Maple with a nice, even and consistent color across the entire surface.
Moving on, the Pine had almost the opposite effect using this mixture. Instead of turning the wood a nice even gray, were left with a reddish brown color and while not for every project, Pine can be another tricky wood to achieve a nice looking, even color on and if your piece is calling for a reddish brown look, this may be the way to go.
// My Tools and Shop Accessories //
Sandpaper Special!!
*Serious Savings* - RECEIVE 10% OFF YOUR ENTIRE ORDER of Serious Grit Sandpaper at seriousgrit.com/MOUNTAINVIEWWOODWORKING or USE CODE "MOUNTAINVIEWWOODWORKING" at Checkout
igooo Dual-Spindle Doweling Jointer DJ710 - amzn.to/3N4mcaE
JET JWP-15BHH, 15-Inch Planer, Helical Cutterhead, 3HP, 1Ph 230V - amzn.to/3NsifNl
Festool ETS EC 150/5 EQ-Plus (uses 6" Discs) - amzn.to/3N4eIEE
Wixey Remote Planer Readout - amzn.to/40XCvvG
Grizzly G0856 - 8" x 72" Jointer with Helical Cutterhead - tinyurl.com/ytarkc9f
8:1 Clear Urethane Katz-Moses Magnetic Dovetail Jig - tinyurl.com/2an2dc5y
Narex Czech Steel 4 piece Chisel set - amzn.to/46wzL9z
Oneida Air Systems Super Dust Deputy XL - amzn.to/46zhKYs
JORGENSEN 36-inch Bar Clamps - amzn.to/3QYgOXS
SUIZAN Japanese Dozuki Dovetail Hand Saw 9 1/2 Inch Pull Saw - amzn.to/3R3DdTk
Big Horn 19061 Marking/Striking/Scribing Knife - amzn.to/3T2qTp1
CMT 215.050.10 Industrial Combination Blade, 10-Inch x 50 Teeth 4ATB+1TCG Grind with 5/8-Inch Bore, PTFE Coating - amzn.to/40ZrKJ7
Adhesive Guru CA Glue with Activator - amzn.to/3t0asis
General Finishes Arm-R-Seal Oil Based Topcoat, 1 Gallon, Satin - amzn.to/47wHGoP
Titebond 3, 1 Gallon - amzn.to/47BjSA2
100 Pack 2 inch Foam Brush - amzn.to/47CoeHo
ISO-tunes LINK Bluetooth Hearing Protection: OSHA Compliant Noise Isolation Earmuff Headphones - amzn.to/3sWwWRA
CNC4Newbie NewCarve4545 4x4ft CNC Machine - cnc4newbie.com/store/en/c4n48xx-build-it-like-your-needs-p108/?tracking=6566b4e5e54fa
Milwaukee 2630-22 18-Volt 6-1/2-Inch Circular Saw Kit - amzn.to/40XCnMI
Milwaukee 2980-20 M18 FUEL 4-1/2 in. - 6 in. Braking Grinder w/No-Lock Paddle Switch - amzn.to/40YNIvS
Bosch MRF23EVS 2.3 HP Electronic VS Fixed-Base Router with Trigger Control - amzn.to/40WzaNr
Music:
Super Spiffy
David Fesliyan
#woodworking #diy #naturalwood #farmhouse #steelwool #vinegar
