Frequently suggested is toe apply a coat of finish to the slabe so you
have a target color to shoot for. Color the filler material and cover
with finish on a piece of scrap to test rather than test on the door.
Proceed from there. I'm making some small boxes with finger joints
and had some gaps on the backside out of sight during the clamp time.
I mixed a little sanding dust with shellac to fill the voids and the
same shellac will be used for final finish.

On Thu, 03 Mar 2005 23:02:01 GMT, blueman wrote:

I have some dark (walnut-colored) stained doors that I need to apply
some woodfill patches to.

- What is the best way to stain the woodfill?

In the past I have found that hardened woodfill (I use the Elmer's
stuff) does not take stain very will.

-Would it be better to mix a few drops of stain to the woodfill
*before* applying it?

Any other suggestions?