Now this is big!

Amazing work.

Read down, there is reference to a "chemical solution" he soaks the wood in, to provide stability.

Any idea what it is?

Surely not LDD?

-Dan V.

I don't know if it is true or not but...

I've heard that the finishs on older pieces which have been treated with PEG are beginning to fail.

Bill

Didn't I learn of Ed's demise recently? His turnings were indeed huge. And beautiful.

Max

Yep, Ed was the guru of PEG 1000. Ever see the tools he used? I liked "the lance."

Problem of PEG is that nothing sticks to it, and it continues to flow and work under whatever is temporarily occupying the surface of the piece. I believe his son has gone from oils to water-based finishes.

i seem to remember several years ago an article about internal break down/rot of pieces. something to do with the PEG not being able to penetrate far enough into the structure. presumably, pieces with thinner walls would not have this problem.

martin caskey millers island, maryland

Bill Rubenste> I don't know if it is true or not but...

with PEG are beginning to

Hi Bill, Finishes on PEG stabilized pieces can't be failing now because they never were.

Whoever got us into using PEG ought to be strung up. ;) What a mess. The jury is still out on LDD's future. :)

Turn to Safety, Arch Fortiter

Et tu, Archus! Converts and supplicants continue to pour in. One doesn't hear much due the scorn and castigation heaped upon their heads. LDDers are like the early Christians having to practice underground for fear of the "lions" roaring aboveground. We shall overcome! *G*

Leif

While a good point, it is academic now, as Ed Moulthorp died earlier this year. Perhaps his estate would be interested though. Regards Dave Mundt