On Sun, 30 Jan 2011 14:15:45 -0600, Puddin' Man
wrote:


Greetings,

I am working with curly maple for the first time, making a folding
candleholder:

http://img683.imageshack.us/i/foldin...holders11.jpg/

As usual, I am working "on a shoestring", with minimal tools, finishes,
etc. I have some dark walnut and other odd-ball oil-base stains lying
around. I expect it would be best to final-finish with my Minwax wax, as
the maple parts need to slide across one another.

But I need a darker tint, and, as I recall, maple is kinda tricky
regarding stains, etc.

Would appreciate advice/suggestions about prepping/finishing such a
project.

Thx,
P

"Law Without Equity Is No Law At All. It Is A Form Of Jungle Rule."


I have worked with curly maple and I just use a home brew finish of
linseed oil, varnish, and turpentine. I think the results are nice. I
tried dye and was not that pleased. I think it was too dark and will
try again. I have a lot of stock to play with. Some of my maple
projects can be seen at:


http://ray80538.home.comcast.net/~ra.../woodwork.html

and

http://ray80538.home.comcast.net/~ra...woodwork2.html