"John Grossbohlin" wrote in
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"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


I think you're right, John.