Comments for Wood Work http://indonesianwoodworks.com All About Wood Work Tips And Info Thu, 18 Mar 2010 08:48:40 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 Comment on How does my wood stove to stop stinking the house? by Jo M http://indonesianwoodworks.com/4287_how-does-my-wood-stove-to-stop-stinking-the-house/comment-page-1#comment-19059 Jo M Thu, 18 Mar 2010 08:48:40 +0000 http://indonesianwoodworks.com/4287_how-does-my-wood-stove-to-stop-stinking-the-house#comment-19059 Sounds as if you're getting backdraft down through the flue. This would happen when you run the kitchen or bath exhaust fans, the gas furnace or hot water heater are running, the clothes dryer or any other situation that moves air from inside to outside the house. Newer, tighter-constructed homes often have this problem. The make up air the other applicanes demand is coming throught he path of least resistance--your woodstove flue. Keep the damper closed when you're not using the stove--that will help somewhat. But your other appliances will still be drawing air, and this could also result in carbon monoxide and other combusiton gases coming back through the other flues. You should porbably consult with a building engineer to see about getting air flow to the applicances that need it without drawing cold air into all of the house. Sounds as if you’re getting backdraft down through the flue. This would happen when you run the kitchen or bath exhaust fans, the gas furnace or hot water heater are running, the clothes dryer or any other situation that moves air from inside to outside the house. Newer, tighter-constructed homes often have this problem. The make up air the other applicanes demand is coming throught he path of least resistance–your woodstove flue. Keep the damper closed when you’re not using the stove–that will help somewhat. But your other appliances will still be drawing air, and this could also result in carbon monoxide and other combusiton gases coming back through the other flues. You should porbably consult with a building engineer to see about getting air flow to the applicances that need it without drawing cold air into all of the house.

]]> Comment on How does my wood stove to stop stinking the house? by Tedruski http://indonesianwoodworks.com/4287_how-does-my-wood-stove-to-stop-stinking-the-house/comment-page-1#comment-19058 Tedruski Thu, 18 Mar 2010 07:52:56 +0000 http://indonesianwoodworks.com/4287_how-does-my-wood-stove-to-stop-stinking-the-house#comment-19058 Close all the intake air fittings on the wood stove. Some screw in/out to adjust the air intake when the stove is burning. If that does not help, install a manual flue damper in the vertical section of the outgoing stove pipe - you are getting period downdrafts from the cold chimney when not in use. Your furnace can be sucking air down the chimney and out the stove if your home is pretty air tight. You can also place a mesh bag with some charcoal brickets in it inside the cold wood stove - it helps absorb odors. Good Luck Close all the intake air fittings on the wood stove. Some screw in/out to adjust the air intake when the stove is burning.
If that does not help, install a manual flue damper in the vertical section of the outgoing stove pipe – you are getting period downdrafts from the cold chimney when not in use.
Your furnace can be sucking air down the chimney and out the stove if your home is pretty air tight.
You can also place a mesh bag with some charcoal brickets in it inside the cold wood stove – it helps absorb odors.
Good Luck

]]> Comment on How does my wood stove to stop stinking the house? by Chris http://indonesianwoodworks.com/4287_how-does-my-wood-stove-to-stop-stinking-the-house/comment-page-1#comment-19057 Chris Thu, 18 Mar 2010 07:32:40 +0000 http://indonesianwoodworks.com/4287_how-does-my-wood-stove-to-stop-stinking-the-house#comment-19057 Install a vent fan in the flu Install a vent fan in the flu

]]> Comment on What will help remove the residue of many years of furniture wood smoke? by Kevin R http://indonesianwoodworks.com/4282_what-will-help-remove-the-residue-of-many-years-of-furniture-wood-smoke/comment-page-1#comment-19056 Kevin R Wed, 17 Mar 2010 11:48:45 +0000 http://indonesianwoodworks.com/4282_what-will-help-remove-the-residue-of-many-years-of-furniture-wood-smoke#comment-19056 I've used sears paint prep(haven't done in a while). Follow directions for mixing then sponge on and clean off. Might need a little wax after wards (or more if you find the finish not in good shape under the residue). Be very careful near fabrics. I’ve used sears paint prep(haven’t done in a while). Follow directions for mixing then sponge on and clean off. Might need a little wax after wards (or more if you find the finish not in good shape under the residue). Be very careful near fabrics.

]]> Comment on What will help remove the residue of many years of furniture wood smoke? by DAVE W http://indonesianwoodworks.com/4282_what-will-help-remove-the-residue-of-many-years-of-furniture-wood-smoke/comment-page-1#comment-19055 DAVE W Wed, 17 Mar 2010 11:20:32 +0000 http://indonesianwoodworks.com/4282_what-will-help-remove-the-residue-of-many-years-of-furniture-wood-smoke#comment-19055 I bought a place with wood paneling in it, real bad residue from smoking i used 409 and it worked great, no scrubing easy clean up. I bought a place with wood paneling in it, real bad residue from smoking i used 409 and it worked great, no scrubing easy clean up.

]]> Comment on What will help remove the residue of many years of furniture wood smoke? by sew lawst itz knot fun-e http://indonesianwoodworks.com/4282_what-will-help-remove-the-residue-of-many-years-of-furniture-wood-smoke/comment-page-1#comment-19054 sew lawst itz knot fun-e Wed, 17 Mar 2010 10:39:34 +0000 http://indonesianwoodworks.com/4282_what-will-help-remove-the-residue-of-many-years-of-furniture-wood-smoke#comment-19054 Many going's over with a orange oil based cleaner. It's cuts through that greasy smoke goo. I had to clean my Grandmother's house, who smoked forever and that's what I used, it also smells nice. The orange oil shouldn't harm your furniture finish, but you could always go over it with a polish when you are done. No matter what, it'll take a lot of elbow grease. Congrats on the stopping :) Many going’s over with a orange oil based cleaner. It’s cuts through that greasy smoke goo. I had to clean my Grandmother’s house, who smoked forever and that’s what I used, it also smells nice. The orange oil shouldn’t harm your furniture finish, but you could always go over it with a polish when you are done. No matter what, it’ll take a lot of elbow grease. Congrats on the stopping :)

]]> Comment on What will help remove the residue of many years of furniture wood smoke? by Oh Great Swammi http://indonesianwoodworks.com/4282_what-will-help-remove-the-residue-of-many-years-of-furniture-wood-smoke/comment-page-1#comment-19053 Oh Great Swammi Wed, 17 Mar 2010 10:31:44 +0000 http://indonesianwoodworks.com/4282_what-will-help-remove-the-residue-of-many-years-of-furniture-wood-smoke#comment-19053 what I would do is, first clean with a vinegar, then oil with something like Scott's Liquid Gold that will help a cleaned wood bring back a rich luster that you have not seen in years, without refinishing the wood. If vinegar is not cutting it, try a very strong oil and grease cleaner. let dry and then add Scott's liquid gold. what I would do is, first clean with a vinegar, then oil with something like Scott’s Liquid Gold that will help a cleaned wood bring back a rich luster that you have not seen in years, without refinishing the wood. If vinegar is not cutting it, try a very strong oil and grease cleaner. let dry and then add Scott’s liquid gold.

]]> Comment on What will help remove the residue of many years of furniture wood smoke? by starshadow7@sbcglobal.net http://indonesianwoodworks.com/4282_what-will-help-remove-the-residue-of-many-years-of-furniture-wood-smoke/comment-page-1#comment-19052 starshadow7@sbcglobal.net Wed, 17 Mar 2010 09:47:48 +0000 http://indonesianwoodworks.com/4282_what-will-help-remove-the-residue-of-many-years-of-furniture-wood-smoke#comment-19052 I have searched several sites and most say basically the same thing. Just wipe the surface with a cloth dampened with a non-wax containing polish or mild detergent solution. Avoid the use of ammonia - based products or silicone oils as they may cause damage if used over a long period of time. http://www.chadimafurniture.com/cfr/faqs.html Try cleaning the wood with a very soft rag and "mineral spirits." Make certain to use "mineral spirits" only and not another thinner. Some other thinners will remove finish. Soak the soft rag very well and ring out the major drips. Wipe over the surface many times, making certain to re-soak and ring out the rag often. You will be removing nicotine this way, which will remove a large portion of the smell you are concerned with. Do use caution with older furniture that has older finishes, as it may remove some of the old finish as well. Not to worry though, you will be refreshing the finishing next. Now get an aromatic furniture polish such as Pledge, Old English, or another major brand that has a nice flower or lemon fresh scent. Mist your furniture heavily, wiping in circles to force the polish into the finish. Now wipe WITH the grain of the wood, using a fresh unused section of the rag, or a fresh rag. This should remove excess polish from your wood. The majority of the smoke smell should be gone at this point. If it is not gone enough for your sense of smell, repeat the process a few more times. I have searched several sites and most say basically the same thing. Just wipe the surface with a cloth dampened with a non-wax containing polish or mild detergent solution. Avoid the use of ammonia – based products or silicone oils as they may cause damage if used over a long period of time.

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Try cleaning the wood with a very soft rag and “mineral spirits.” Make certain to use “mineral spirits” only and not another thinner. Some other thinners will remove finish. Soak the soft rag very well and ring out the major drips. Wipe over the surface many times, making certain to re-soak and ring out the rag often. You will be removing nicotine this way, which will remove a large portion of the smell you are concerned with. Do use caution with older furniture that has older finishes, as it may remove some of the old finish as well. Not to worry though, you will be refreshing the finishing next. Now get an aromatic furniture polish such as Pledge, Old English, or another major brand that has a nice flower or lemon fresh scent. Mist your furniture heavily, wiping in circles to force the polish into the finish. Now wipe WITH the grain of the wood, using a fresh unused section of the rag, or a fresh rag. This should remove excess polish from your wood. The majority of the smoke smell should be gone at this point. If it is not gone enough for your sense of smell, repeat the process a few more times.

]]> Comment on What will help remove the residue of many years of furniture wood smoke? by dr. plant http://indonesianwoodworks.com/4282_what-will-help-remove-the-residue-of-many-years-of-furniture-wood-smoke/comment-page-1#comment-19051 dr. plant Wed, 17 Mar 2010 09:34:38 +0000 http://indonesianwoodworks.com/4282_what-will-help-remove-the-residue-of-many-years-of-furniture-wood-smoke#comment-19051 RENT A CARPET CLEANER, THEY HAVE A ATTACHMENT THAT IS MADE TO CLEAN FURNITURE.LOOK FOR THE CLEANER THAT SAYS ,USE FOR PETS AND SMOKERS. RENT A CARPET CLEANER, THEY HAVE A ATTACHMENT THAT IS MADE TO CLEAN FURNITURE.LOOK FOR THE CLEANER THAT SAYS ,USE FOR PETS AND SMOKERS.

]]> Comment on What will help remove the residue of many years of furniture wood smoke? by Paul http://indonesianwoodworks.com/4282_what-will-help-remove-the-residue-of-many-years-of-furniture-wood-smoke/comment-page-1#comment-19050 Paul Wed, 17 Mar 2010 08:51:41 +0000 http://indonesianwoodworks.com/4282_what-will-help-remove-the-residue-of-many-years-of-furniture-wood-smoke#comment-19050 murphy oil soap will clean that right up for you sold in supermarkets etc murphy oil soap will clean that right up for you sold in supermarkets etc

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