Hi,
Several have alluded to this but not very
explicitly. Both solid wood and plywood were used
on this project. Depending on the how the face
veneer of the plywood were manufactured, plywood
can respond very differently then solid wood to
dyes and stains. If the veneers were sheared off
a rotating log, the grain and porousness of the
wood is usually quite different than solid wood,
and often varies greatly across veneer itself.
Most of us are familiar with the stained pine
plywood look. Usually not good.

Thanks
Roger

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BillyBob wrote:

"WillR" wrote in message
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Nor do we know that he did anything "right". We are both guessing. Your
guesses are as good as mine. Hopefully someone will provide enough info
to guide the fellow for "next time".

Fair enough. I agree with you.

Best regards,
Bob