Texturing Large oak beams

[Lbob131]

Any pointers anyone?
Rustofix is just too expensive. Any alternatives?
Many Thanks.

 

[Cheese]

I have one of these that I use to straight-line aluminum & stainless. With the steel brush attached, I think this could work quite well for wood.

https://www.northerntool.com/klutch-electric-surface-conditioning-tool-to-prep-metal-to-paint-11-amps-5797469

 

[Lbob131]

Good looking machine but not available in my area.
I might look into making an arbor for a standard angle grinder that will accept the festool brushes.

 

[Lbob131]

Just found this company and have ordered a few...

Abrasive Nylon Wood Structuring Brushes - Wire Brush Store...

Anvil offers a wheel and disc brush range featuring a silicon carbide abrasive nylon filament, these brushes are used for the wood machining. Used on angle grinders these brushes are ideal for the removal of paints and surface coatings, structuring or polishing of wood surfaces. These brushes...

www.wire-brush.co.uk

Designed for wood structuring and fits a standard angle grinder M14 thread,.
Probably will use a Dewalt DWP 849X-GB.