Posted by Bill Epstein [ 12.75.71.223 ] on July 17, 2005 at 15:53:54:
In Reply to: Re: Buncha guys on the Tweaks Asylum.......... posted by MQracing on July 17, 2005 at 15:25:27:
I've just completed staining the Poplar on Edgar Horns (650Hz) for Speakerman. Would be great for the soft maple: 50/50 boiled linseed oil/mineral spirits wiped on and set for an hour followed by Minwax 'English Chestnut', a reddish dark brown.
Cherry also tends to take finish unevenly so it too benefits from a pre-stain or wash coat; then build layers of colors. The first item under "Highlights" is a link to 'Dyes and Staind For Oiled Finishes'
Merry Pranks Website
Ash really looks good "pickled" and this is hte best/easiest stuff to use:
Behlen Pickling Stain
Almost as many opinions on Woodworking as Audio and these are just mine.
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