montiac123 Posted October 9, 2010 Report Share Posted October 9, 2010 I'm reclaiming pallets from my work looking for good quater sawn runners white oak.All have nasty black marks from the nails.Does anyone know a good way to remove this?Sanding seems to do nothing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulMarcel Posted October 9, 2010 Report Share Posted October 9, 2010 Well, I have not personally tried it since I haven't been so lucky as to have reclaimed white oak around me But... oxylic acid should do the trick for you. The black marks are from iron oxides (some call it rust). The oxylic acid is noted as a wood bleach (though a bleach is a base ) and should take it out. You can get oxylic acid at any woodworking store. Like most acids, it can really irritate your nasal passages so ventilate like you just ate the biggest burrito of your life. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Mahoganus Posted October 9, 2010 Report Share Posted October 9, 2010 so ventilate like you just ate the biggest burrito of your life. roflmao, off my rocker Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Onboard Posted October 9, 2010 Report Share Posted October 9, 2010 Or, maybe he could use Oxalic acid. Just a thought. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulMarcel Posted October 9, 2010 Report Share Posted October 9, 2010 Or, maybe he could use Oxalic acid. Just a thought. Ooh yes, I misspelled it in my posting; thanks, Onboard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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