"B A R R Y" wrote in message
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Toller wrote:

There doesn't seem to be any point to spending money on more mahogany if
she can't tell the difference. I though maybe beech because it is cheap.
Will I have any problem getting it dark, or does it spotch like maple?
Maybe birch? A bit more expensive, but more interesting grain. Whatcha
think?


I think you should use tinted clear coats and enjoy a dark and
splotch-free item.

I settled on sycamore because it has interesting grain; I thought some of
that would come through the dark finish.
It is all cut and ready to assemble, so I was trying out some finishes.
Sycamore slotches more than any wood I have ever used; way more.

Your tinted clear coat is sounding attractive. How do I go about that?
I have some dark red and dark brown powered dye made to be added to water.
Could it be added to water based varnish?