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I made some nightstands out of solid cherry and cherry plywood and
finished them only with oil-based polyurethane. Will the cherry still
darken under the polyurethane? I've seen a few responses to this
question in searches, but many of those responding were speculating.
Does anyone have any personal experience with cherry pieces finished
just with oil-based poly (no other oil first) and how they darkened.
Thanks.

Charles

A recipe box made from fine light cherry for my wife and finished with poly
has darkened beautifully over the past 4 years. She keeps it in a place
where sunlight doesn't hit it and so it's changing color very slowly, but
perceptibly. If you must, one way to prevent this is to keep the piece
covered.

Bob