Gray pen?

[Spike Sipe]

I'm in central Illinois. I've read about using vinegar and steel on white oak to get grey wood. Shawn, would those stay grey after being turned?

[Marvin Hasenak]

I'm in central Illinois. I've read about using vinegar and steel on white oak to get grey wood. Shawn, would those stay grey after being turned?

I apply a spar varnish on game calls that contains UV protection, I have not noticed a fading of color. On oak, I would guess that it will turn a dark grey.

I think it is better to find some rusted nails, the steel wool today is made from a mess of scrap steel and the actual steel content is questionable some steel wool has odd metals in it that could change the color a little. If you use the steel wool, before to soak it in a good dish soap to remove the oils that are used during the manufacturing process so it will rust faster. Wash the steel wool real good, then let sit until it is rusted, then add to the vinegar.