In spite of the Dutch heritage of my 1600's New Amsterdam name, I was 
planning on totally replacing each piece actually burned with a new piece. 
Once the bubbled coating is removed, it there are very small burned wood 
spots, then smooching may be appropriate.

However, it looks in most places as if the ball of flame flash simply lifted 
the shellac like a good heat gun job, and the actual burned wood trim pieces 
where serious fire raged are damaged enough that a full replacement is 
easily justified.

In 1967, this building, the third oldest surviving house in British 
Columbia, was beautifully and thoughtfully restored to its original 
appearance, with total replacement and replication in the few places 
necessary.   Since then, the available UV has done a wonderful job of making 
original and replica virtually undistinguishable.   I would like to follow 
the same strategy in the current restoration, leaving the materials looking 
as if they are originals rather than repairs (but with little clues for the 
discerning professionals who enjoy finding them).

cp in bc





----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Rudy R Christian" <[log in to unmask]>
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Sent: Saturday, June 20, 2009 4:25 AM
Subject: Re: [BP] Scorched Wood Finish - Removal


>
> cp,
>
> Are you planning on doing a dutchman where the wood is damaged or just
> smooshing some spooge in the void?
>
> Woody

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