On Dec 26, 9:40*pm, meeotch wrote:
Can anyone offer suggestions for a painless-as-could-be-expected way
of staining birch plywood a deep, intense red color? *

Cherry KoolAid; several packets in a cup of water. This will raise
the grain since it's water based. I've used this (drink mix) for
several projects, esp. for toys that will be chewed on by toddlers.
Diluted and used as a stain, it doesn't have any taste, but is
absolutely safe and non-toxic. Do test strips to determine mixing
strengths and coverage.