On Sat, 24 Mar 2018 15:26:40 -0500, Leon lcb11211@swbelldotnet
wrote:

On 3/24/2018 8:50 AM, Ed Pawlowski wrote:
On 3/24/2018 12:16 AM, Leon wrote:

Gel stains help some, too.

Or dyes. Maple is notoriously difficult to stain.

I have a question.* I have only used dyes on a couple of
projects, on white oak.* I needed deep dark.

Anyway, have you used dyes on maple?* Is that the solution?

Once, anyway. I'm no expert. I'd rather just varnish or oil it.


I to try not to stain. :-)





Same here.* Good latex paint covers in one coat.

Sure does! ;~)

Easy cleanup, too. What's not to like?