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valentinziShaping and charring larch wood columns as part of a traditional fence project. The tips were cut with a chainsaw, and then I used a propane burner to apply a controlled Shou Sugi Ban treatment. Most of the sapwood was removed beforehand to ensure a more stable, weather-resistant char. <a href="https://pixelfed.social/discover/tags/larchwood?src=hash" class="u-url hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#larchwood</a> <a href="https://pixelfed.social/discover/tags/shousugiban?src=hash" class="u-url hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#shousugiban</a> <a href="https://pixelfed.social/discover/tags/woodpreservation?src=hash" class="u-url hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#woodpreservation</a> <a href="https://pixelfed.social/discover/tags/handcrafted?src=hash" class="u-url hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#handcrafted</a> <a href="https://pixelfed.social/discover/tags/farmwork?src=hash" class="u-url hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#farmwork</a> <a href="https://pixelfed.social/discover/tags/woodworking?src=hash" class="u-url hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#woodworking</a> <a href="https://pixelfed.social/discover/tags/rusticstyle?src=hash" class="u-url hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#rusticstyle</a>

valentinziLast week, I shaped the tips of most of the columns using a chainsaw. Today, I continued charring the <a href="https://pixelfed.social/discover/tags/larchwood?src=hash" class="u-url hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#larchwood</a> columns (with most of the sapwood removed) using a propane burner. This is a variation of the traditional Shou Sugi Ban technique (Japanese: 焼杉), in which the wood surface is carbonized to improve durability, weather resistance, and protection against fungal decay. I opted for a propane gas burner instead of an open flame, as it allows for more even and controlled charring. The temperature ranged between approximately 1200°C and 1800°C. Each column took about 10–15 minutes. I kept the flame constantly moving to avoid scorching any single spot and to achieve a consistent, shallow burn across the surface. I'm pretty satisfied with the results. From my experience, the durability is best when the surface of the heartwood is smooth and evenly charred. I'm convinced that charring larch wood without the sapwood results in greater resistance compared to burning the entire wood (with intact sapwood). <a href="https://pixelfed.social/discover/tags/woodworking?src=hash" class="u-url hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#woodworking</a> <a href="https://pixelfed.social/discover/tags/craftsmanship?src=hash" class="u-url hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#craftsmanship</a> <a href="https://pixelfed.social/discover/tags/wood?src=hash" class="u-url hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#wood</a> <a href="https://pixelfed.social/discover/tags/shousugiban?src=hash" class="u-url hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#shousugiban</a> <a href="https://pixelfed.social/discover/tags/fenceproject?src=hash" class="u-url hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#fenceproject</a> <a href="https://pixelfed.social/discover/tags/handcrafted?src=hash" class="u-url hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#handcrafted</a> <a href="https://pixelfed.social/discover/tags/farmwork?src=hash" class="u-url hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#farmwork</a> <a href="https://pixelfed.social/discover/tags/naturalpreservation?src=hash" class="u-url hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#naturalpreservation</a>

valentinziI chopped and carved this small wooden <a href="https://pixelfed.social/discover/tags/bowl?src=hash" class="u-url hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#bowl</a> out of the <a href="https://pixelfed.social/discover/tags/burl?src=hash" class="u-url hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#burl</a> formation of a spruce tree. Bowl on <a href="https://pixelfed.social/discover/tags/larchwood?src=hash" class="u-url hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#larchwood</a> table and <a href="https://pixelfed.social/discover/tags/arollapine?src=hash" class="u-url hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#arollapine</a> wood panelling in the background. <a href="https://pixelfed.social/discover/tags/craft?src=hash" class="u-url hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#craft</a> <a href="https://pixelfed.social/discover/tags/art?src=hash" class="u-url hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#art</a> <a href="https://pixelfed.social/discover/tags/woodwork?src=hash" class="u-url hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#woodwork</a> <a href="https://pixelfed.social/discover/tags/woodcarving?src=hash" class="u-url hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#woodcarving</a> <a href="https://pixelfed.social/discover/tags/woodenbowl?src=hash" class="u-url hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#woodenbowl</a> <a href="https://pixelfed.social/discover/tags/handmade?src=hash" class="u-url hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#handmade</a> <a href="https://pixelfed.social/discover/tags/sustainability?src=hash" class="u-url hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#sustainability</a>

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