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I’ve done a bit, as has fox
Here is my comprehensive 19 step guide!
https://www.lfgss.com/comments/15608981/As @dbr says, the bigger the blow torch the better. You don't need to do the roaring chimney of fire thing unless it absolutely has to be authentic, as it will just take longer and be more faff. Trades don't bother.
You will get this
get a similar look across different wood types
But it won't look exactly the same as the grain of the wood does come through, that's kinda the point.
Personally I wouldn't make all that effort (it is quite a lot) for pallet wood.
Fox
I’ve done a bit, as has @fox
I’d recommend a roofing blow torch if you don’t want to be working on it all week. Might be able to hire one for not much money, which would simplify the getting a gas bottle part.
You’ll have to burn, wire brush then burn again if you want a good deep black finish. Softwood like larch, Doug fir or probably pine works best.