Posted by Bill Epstein [ 65.189.210.168 ] on November 15, 2005 at 17:12:42:
In Reply to: Re: Who wants to hear about my test of pre-stains? Hands? posted by Wayne Parham on November 15, 2005 at 13:33:08:
Yeah, I actually did this for a DIY class at work. Pine, poplar and oak. The common folk all use oil based stains so it made sense. I had always thought that linseed and mineral spirits were just as good so why give Minwax the money. Was I wrong!
Minwax pre-stain conditioner rules.
Still way better to use dye stains in water unless grain-raising is a major issue like Purfling or Marquetry. Then use alcohol and be vewy, vewy careful.
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