"David" wrote in message
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Pat I've had NO problem dyeing maple, using water based dyes, applied by
spraying. I'm confused by your post, since you both said spraying is
the choice of finishing, yet you say that maple won't accept dye. ??

You can't sand the sh*it out of it until it is burnished and expect good
results.

I like dye on maple, browns, with maybe a touch of red, or orange really
look good.

I wipe them on, dissolving in alcohol.