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   david_sorg | Sep 22, 2000 02:41am | #1

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   Try here for how/why to avoid it in the future: http://www.finefurniturefinishing.com/newsletter3.html

   You'll probably have to sand deeply to remove the stain.

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   Jed_C. | Sep 22, 2000 03:24pm | #2

   *You'll hear about a few tricks to avoid this problem with blotch-prone woods such as cherry, maple, poplar and pine: flood the surface first with solvent, use a sizing made from hide glue or shellac, etc. But there's one sure-fire way to avoid blotches with these woods--don't stain them.

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   CStanford_ | Sep 25, 2000 06:22pm | #3

   *Or..... add tint to an oil finish like Danish oil. Use regular untinted Danish oil on the first two applications, then use the tinted oil for the last two to three applications. If this splotches I'll eat my hat.

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   rich_mich | Oct 07, 2000 04:30am | #4

   *use a glue wash-I've used hide glue to wash the surface of a Cherry coffee table. I heavily diluted hide glue granules, applied it to the table top, sanded the raised grain, and applied the finish with no blotches.

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   Dave_Wardle | Oct 21, 2000 01:46am | #5

   *Need help with staining pine!I am wanting to stain a pine bookcase and I know of the problems staining pine (blotches, etc.). I have a pre-stain that states I should apply the pre-stain and wait for it to completely dry. However, the written info I have seen says I should apply the pre-stain, remove the excess and then apply the stain before the pre-stain drys.Help!!!!

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   Scott_Braun | Oct 29, 2000 06:18am | #6

   *I've found sizing to be problematic as it turns stain into something that sits on the surface rather than being absorbed fully. The tinted oil solution is a good one if you're using an oil-based finish (this works with any oil-based finish - varnish included). If you're using water stains, or a shellac or lacquer topcoat, try diluting your stain heavily, and apply it in several coats. It should build to the color you're after more consistently, and you can keep repeating the process until you're happy with the shade.