If it's white oak, fumeing will give you the look your looking for i think.

eric


"Jeff and Jennifer Cook" wrote in message
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I would like to stain some oak in my new house so it has that antique oak
look. I have tried aging the wood with lye then vinegar and then staining
it with a blend of Minwax golden oak, walnut and red oak. I come close
but
it still doesn't have the desired aged look and color that I am after!
Anyone have a suggestion they would like to share?
Let me know.
Jeff