A solution to get around the problem of uneven pigment absorption is to use dye stains instead of pigment stains. The difference is important. Pigment stains are composed of tiny opaque particles of color suspended in liquid. When applied to…
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Preparation techniques could fill a book, so let’s just focus on the high points for now. First you need to sand all surfaces evenly, working your way up through sanding grits from course to fine, skipping every other grit: 60,…
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Favorite furniture woods maple and cherry, both have a nice figure and are easy to machine. Cherry in particular has a wonderful fruity smell when cut. However when it comes to staining and finishing wood, Maple has a couple of…
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