On Thu, 28 Jul 2005 04:24:28 -0500, Prometheus wrote:

On Wed, 27 Jul 2005 09:24:32 -0700, mac davis
wrote:


The face grain is absorbing more color? Interesting- maybe I'll have
to monkey around with some stain just to see that! It kinda of makes
sense in an odd way, though. Have you had the same experience
burnishing pieces, or is it just with the sandpaper?

hmm... haven't burnished in a while, but I seem to remember that it sort of
glazed over everything and stained pretty evenly, IF you could get the
burnished/burned wood to absorb stain..

Like I said, I don't stain much, but I've gotten some really nice
results by total immersion and soaking in Tung oil (Danish oil is next
on the list) for several hours or days. Probably would work with
stain as well, if you're so inclined.

yeah.. I've gotten more into danish and mineral oil since my wife got the
buffing system.. seems much more even than stains and better penetration..


mac

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