I have just completed the building stage of the Classic Cherry Bed from
Plansnow.com. Because of cost and stock availability, I substituted Red
Alder in place of Cherry. I am quite happy with how this project has come
together, thus far, and I am now looking for advice on finishing.

First of all, finishing isn't one of my talents. Typically, I stay away
from stains and any finish that requires skill, patience or technique. My
preference has been to use tongue oils and similar applications that
basically are fool proof and yield pleasing results.

For this project, however, I want to stain the Red Alder to more resemble
the Cherry wood that was called for in the plans. I also want to apply a
durable finish as this project is intended for my 9-year-old's bedroom. I
am looking for recommendations on technique and products to achieve this
result. Any guidance would be much appreciated.


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With regards from the Rudson Family

Rudson Family wrote:
First of all, finishing isn't one of my talents. Typically, I stay away
from stains and any finish that requires skill, patience or technique. My

I used to be like you. Hated finishing. Then I read Flexner.
And then I read it again. Ever since, I have been very pleased
with my finishing efforts. I'm even starting to enjoy it!

C

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Chris Merrill

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Check out M L Campbell Woodsong II Cherry stain. Wipe on, wipe off and it
looks just like real cherry. This is not an oil stain; and will work with
solvent or waterborne finish of you choice.


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Alan Bierbaum

Web Site: http://www.calanb.com
Recent Project Page: http://www.calanb.com/recent.html
Workbench project: http://www.calanb.com/wbench.html

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For this project, however, I want to stain the Red Alder to more resemble
the Cherry wood that was called for in the plans. I also want to apply a
durable finish as this project is intended for my 9-year-old's bedroom. I
am looking for recommendations on technique and products to achieve this
result. Any guidance would be much appreciated.


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With regards from the Rudson Family