How to Clean Reclaimed Wood

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How to Clean Reclaimed Wood
In this video, we go over some of the most common options out there in order to clean reclaimed wood. Specifically we touch on how to remove dirt and grime build-up along with touching on some options to remove bugs that may be in that awesome piece of wood you found.
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@skipanardoross6805 Ай бұрын

After several keyword searches, this video showed up but I had to scroll down to it. Out of a gazillion tutorials that are woodworking related, this topic was hard to find. There are many that cover distressing, surfacing, and, of course, using this type of lumber but not much about preparing it for use. Turns out that this video is a perfect fit for my questions. Gave me all the information I knew I needed and then some I didn't know I needed (bugs, for instance). I appreciate the information and the effort involved in sharing it.

@aydenfoxx6060 4 жыл бұрын

6:02 your welcome

@grassngravel879 4 жыл бұрын

Ayden Foxx, no lie. Thank you!!! LOL.

@abnormalindian 4 жыл бұрын

Thank You!!!!

@jayrowe6473 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks, but even at that it just brought me to what I already knew; garden hose and a brush.

@patiencekates5975 15 күн бұрын

Thank you! I'll work on some wood and let you know.

@Bryan-ie5yq Жыл бұрын

This is absolutely awesome. I just took apart an old fence and a lot of it can be reused/repurposed. Seeing this video helped a great deal; cleaning, debugging, prepping...it's all there. Very nice. Thank you.

@dutchbeef8920 4 ай бұрын

Angle grinder and a flap disc 👍🏻

@chrisrofidal1940 3 жыл бұрын

This was excellent. Beginning to embark on my first reclaimed project building a desk. Thanks for taking the time to walk a beginner through this.

@2080maya 3 жыл бұрын

Wow! This was super helpful! The level of detail in all options was excellent. Can't wait to get started on our reclaimed fence wood project!

@nancybratek2461 3 жыл бұрын

This was sooo helpful to me. I just got some reclaimed wood from my son who knocked down his old garage. Thank you so much again!

@mythics6089 3 жыл бұрын

Absolutely amazing video! Very clear directions and very thorough. You even covered several types of solutions for each topic, thats amazing! Most people don't put in the effort. Its great that you gave the viewers variety of options. Like diy vs. Professional solutions. Definitely worth a sub and a like 👍

@JaspreetSingh-wm3rz 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for all tht info dude! 👍🏽🙏🏾

@susansimoneau768 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I just picked up a load of barn wood and another load of shiplap! All for free! I'm rebuilding my home after a fire 2 yrs ago and wanted to put everything I've always wanted! A Dutch door! And 8 mins from 3 beaches.

@KundelCrane 3 жыл бұрын

Nice work. Thanks for sharing

@stephenburnage7687 Жыл бұрын

Very helpful, thanks!

@figsigarts4093 3 жыл бұрын

Very helpful thank you for sharing.

@ShrivastavaMohit07 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for such an informative video

@mrssdelgado 4 жыл бұрын

SUPER great video thank you !🙌🏽

@Mountainmodernlife 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much @Marian Myers :)

@smith951 2 жыл бұрын

I work at a sawmill it's 2" by 4" when it goes goes through the saw mill but then it goes through a plainer and the plainer takes off that half inch

@markpowell7470 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the upload

@7oclockmiracles88 10 ай бұрын

Excellent! Thank you

@NewLife-qj9mx 3 жыл бұрын

Great video, thank you 👍

@DrVikramShrivastava 2 жыл бұрын

Super super helpful

@hotmoon2959 3 ай бұрын

Thank you very much. Very informative. I am doing a reclaim wood project now. Should I sand or Borax wood first?

@Ryan-ok2xr 2 жыл бұрын

wow, very enlightening

@TheFreeknsexy 2 жыл бұрын

'A' -you dont wanna destroy the wood..and '2' -hehehehehe Sweet video, very useful!! (I do that ^^ ALL THE TIME!! LOL)

@clowe73 3 жыл бұрын

Spray it down with 30 second house wash. It’s just high concentration bleach, soap. Light scrub and spray off with hose. You can do multiple boards at a time. Do it on the ground with a long handled floor brush. You can clean up a fence this way, too.

@satowood6600 Жыл бұрын

Great video! Thank you. FYI . Common misconception. Dimensional lumber is smaller than the stated size because of planing, not kiln drying. The size is measured before planing.

@NforNatural 2 жыл бұрын

This was very helpful! Will the DIY cleaning and pest control recommendations work for reclaimed barn beams?

@simon-elrondir8621 3 жыл бұрын

6:24 Did this previously with only water and a watering can + A few big barrels of rain water. Took me a couple of hours to clean the deck off. It went pretty well even without soup for those out there looking for even cheaper options. Remember if you have the option to move the wood around try to rotate were you are cleaning it so it doesn't get too wet and muddy on the ground where you are doing the cleaning, and have a great day.

@randallthollinger1954 9 күн бұрын

So what or how do you use to clean out the deap cracks in the old beams with out getting the fuzzyness in the crack.i would love to hear some better ideas than what ive been trying.ive been using sand paper puddy knife dremal and a couple others but I can get rid of the fuzzyness in the cracks.

@suschabacus 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the vid - I'm not clear on whether we rinse the wood again after spraying on the borax? Or just let it soak in and dry?

@j0hnicus 4 жыл бұрын

I found some wood in my attic that I think I'll use the "poor man's pressure wash" and steel brush on. Going to make some shelves. Thanks!!

@Mountainmodernlife 4 жыл бұрын

That's awesome @John Henderson I feel like the older wood has so much character :)

@GodsProvidence 2 жыл бұрын

Maybe I missed this, but do you cover inspection at all? I am trying to use some lovely old growth douglas fir lumber (true 2x13.5") for building a new garage, but my building inspector (in Rhode Island) says all reclaimed lumber has to be inspected and stamped ahead of time.

@PapiDelPNW Жыл бұрын

Interesting thing, you can find actual old growth 2x4 from the past in older homes or second use stores.

@rebelcrockett9547 3 жыл бұрын

He makes me fill like Im a pro now

@parisbishop2210 3 жыл бұрын

Hello, I have a small storage area that has walls made of old barn wood. My problem is this room was used to ferment wine for years and has a smell to it. I am wanting to use it for storage but not wanting to put anything in there until i clean it up and get rid of smell. Do you recommend some sort of sealer or to paint the walls? Thank for your thoughts in advance.

@jakedavis3870 3 жыл бұрын

i like the tips but i have a question about the cleaning the bugs out is there an option for cleaning them out in one day? the reasoning is because i am making a bench for a birthday gift and it is in two days

@aaroncavanaugh7017 2 жыл бұрын

Wondering about the Borax spray. Does it leave any residue or film that needs to be cleaned? Or will it be okay to put a stain on afterwards without cleaning?

@neuimagesllc4928 4 жыл бұрын

I have a small piece of wood that I sanded down, think I will try the oven as it is small. How long should I leave it in the oven? thanks for the tips, love your style, makes me warm and cozy when I watch :)

@Mountainmodernlife 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much @Charlie & Jayne Neu when we generally oven heat our wood we will put it on the lowest temperature setting and do it for about 10 to 15 minutes each side. But it will depend on different factors like age dryness, or moisture. I hope this helps at least a bit :)

@tammyaswell4562 4 жыл бұрын

I may have missed the video on this, but could you do a video on your handmade wooden Christmas ornaments? Thanks for sharing.

@Mountainmodernlife 4 жыл бұрын

Hey @tammy aswell we actually don't have a video on them but I just talked to Katie and we'll try to get one done this year :) But in the meantime, if you'd like we do have a couple of posts on the website that go over how we created them - mountainmodernlife.com/cabin-inspired-christmas-ornaments/ - mountainmodernlife.com/diy-wood-slice-christmas-ornaments/ anyway i hope those will help give you a better idea of how we created them :)

@tammyaswell4562 4 жыл бұрын

Awesome. Thank you.

@michaelstanton1759 3 жыл бұрын

Have you looked into shou sugi ban as a potential solution? I wonder if it might take care of everything in one swoop. Not sure it would. Haven't tried it yet

@davycrockett4395 2 жыл бұрын

It actually does. I torch my wood it's the only way. Idk why anyone would bath wood 😂. Been a woodworker well over 15 years I've learned if the wood is expensive like barnwood ect. Use the torch to heat the wood some people don't want their woods look changed.

@melissamartine3672 4 жыл бұрын

Can I wash and spray borax solution after washing/cleaning and let dry for 3 days? Or is it better to wash, let dry for 3 day then spray solution?

@Mountainmodernlife 4 жыл бұрын

Hey @Melissa Martine sorry for the delayed response. I think either way will work. The washing of the wood removes anything on the surface that the brush can get whereas the Borax seeps into the wood for anything else. Does that make sense?

@bradbrown2199 4 жыл бұрын

very helpful.?Thank yiy. i have an opportunity to buy 12 by 12 by 8 ft barn wood beams and 8 by 8 by up to 16’ lengths. Over 100 years old . Probably 600 linear ft worth. $1000. Mostly pine. Good deal? Suggestions in turning this wood into 20 times cash? Fireplace mantels? Slice into 2”boards? 1” flooring boards?

@Mountainmodernlife 4 жыл бұрын

That doesn't seem like a bad rate @Brad Brown though to be honest I haven't bought in bulk like that so my knowledge is a bit limited. There's so much you could do with it I think you'd be able to get your money back though it would take a lot of work. Let me know what you decide to do and how it goes for you, I'd be interesting in hearing :)

@IMOO1896 Жыл бұрын

I’m half way then and haven’t seen anything yet. Too bad if I Missed anything.

@hunterpercentsnowboarding3840 3 жыл бұрын

Trojan horse of disaster 🤣 exactly what I am trying to avoid!

@boop8737 4 жыл бұрын

Any substitute for Borax? Seems to be banned in the EU

@Mountainmodernlife 4 жыл бұрын

That is a good question @Ian Hunter and to be honest I'm not entirely certain if there is an alternative. I'll have to look into it and get back to you.

@boop8737 4 жыл бұрын

@@Mountainmodernlife cheers! I appreciate the reply!

@michaelcirlos150 3 жыл бұрын

did not help. the old wood i need to clean is the shiplap in the ceiling.

@joselastname9438 3 жыл бұрын

I just use a plane

@smith951 2 жыл бұрын

I found out that bugs will usually survive a microwave

@paulwitte1057 3 жыл бұрын

don't have a pressure washer go to a car wash

@scottneumann9706 3 жыл бұрын

Add more demonstrations and less talk

@piousminion7822 2 жыл бұрын

Why would you "purchase" reclaimed wood? The whole point of reclaiming it is so you don't have to purchase it.

@carlocruz4814 2 жыл бұрын

11 minutes hat guy talking, 38 seconds of still photos of some wood...

@Mo-ch5km 3 жыл бұрын

ESpecially, not EXpecially.

@yurakovalec7292 3 жыл бұрын

This time I will use Woodglut plans for this.

@malafarma7730 4 жыл бұрын

Too much talk ...

@Mountainmodernlife 4 жыл бұрын

sorry @Mala Farma

@jaynelson212 4 жыл бұрын

Took you long enough to get to the point jeez

@Mountainmodernlife 4 жыл бұрын

Yeah I'm working on that @Jay Nelson we're trying to figure out a balance of answering questions that may arise for people, talking about what we love, while at the same time showing the helpful information. It really is tricky finding the right balance. But hopefully in the future we'll continue to improve.

@kirapassey35 3 жыл бұрын

@@Mountainmodernlife I thought it was well structured.. the infor you provided in the beginning was helpful to me! People act like it’s super hard to skip to the parts they’re looking for. Maybe an easy solution to this is just putting time stamps in your description. Thanks for the video!