On Thu, 30 Oct 2008 16:21:25 -0700, charlieb wrote:

While bleed through from one face to another isn't a problem when the
piece of wood is 3/4" thick, dying a piece with 1/8" or thinner walls
seems like it could present some "challenges". Anyone have experience
with dyes - like TransTint and Behlen's? Any tips on avoiding
"spotchies" and bleed through?

I've used a lot of dye on furniture pieces, but not on turnings. But I
usually put on a couple of coats of clear dewaxed shellac and then add dye
to the next coat. Technically, I'm toning instead of dyeing. I see no
reason the same shouldn't work on turnings.

After the toning, finish off with another coat or two of the shellac and
then whatever you want for a final coating.