"Patriarch" wrote in message
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"Matthew" wrote in
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I am having big problems with staining table purchased from a
unfinished furniture store. My mother in law bought the dining table
(30 in square top and skirt, four very nicely turned legs) for about
$150. The wood looks very much like cherry in grain, but is a light

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The most difficult part of this all my be that the client is near and
dear to your wife. Failure is likely a painful option.

I'd be inclined to quietly buy another table for $150 to avoid that kind of
noise... ;~)

John