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Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: redhillwoods on May 12, 2021, 11:53:40 am

Title: Fuming- Ammonia hydroxide or chloride?
Post by: redhillwoods on May 12, 2021, 11:53:40 am

I'll be fuming some White Oak. Never done it before. l see that there are two types of ammonia: hydroxide and chloride. Which one is best and are there any other specs l need to know? Thanks everyone
Dave

Title: Re: Fuming- Ammonia hydroxide or chloride?
Post by: Kidder on May 12, 2021, 04:20:22 pm

Check out Simsons website - Stonehill primitive bows. He has a page in the “how to’s” with info on fuming. Sorry I can’t be of more help as I’ve never done it (but love the results). Good luck!

Title: Re: Fuming- Ammonia hydroxide or chloride?
Post by: Hamish on May 14, 2021, 09:21:30 pm

Never tried it. I always thought it was common household cleaning ammonia, left undiluted in an open container. NH3. Make a little closed off enclosure with plastic to trap the fumes.

Title: Re: Fuming- Ammonia hydroxide or chloride?
Post by: PaSteve on May 15, 2021, 09:22:04 am

For best results you should use Industrial or Janitorial strength ammonia hydroxide. Common household will work but not nearly as good. It's usually only 2 - 3 %. I have used 10% janitorial strength from Ace Hardware store with excellent results.