re: Oak shelving.

Thanks for explaining your process. I was curious if you stained them or burnt them first, and what you burnt them with.  Your process makes so much sense now. I made a cedar-lined blanket chest out of oak about 10 years ago and it's missing something. It's too plain. This may be just what it needs to make it look like it was salvaged from an old barn or something. I love everything about this. Thanks again for posting the details.