I prestain before assembly... If you do this before cutting the 4 x 8 sheet,
you may have a sore back before you get done.. ;~) I prefer small
surfaces...


"Igor" wrote in message
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On Mon, 21 Jul 2003 17:53:56 GMT, "Mike in Mystic"
wrote:

You answered your own question. Just pre-finish the edges of the panel
before gluing up the door and any movement will not result in a visible
unfinished line.

Mike

With stain and poly (for example), or just the stain?

I guess I could save some time by finishing the panel stock all at once,
even before cutting.