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   BruceS | Jun 11, 2008 03:54am | #1

   You might try BriWax antique mahogany wax.  It will redden and darken slightly, even though it looks awfully dark in the can.   If it is a new finish get the new version not the original.  The old version contains toluene and it might dissolve or make gummy a new finish.

   Work Safe,  Count to 10 when your done for the day !!

   Bruce S. 

    

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   BillHooker | Jun 13, 2008 07:03pm | #2

   Thanks Bruce: You would put the wax on after the tung oil and polyurethane finish(ZAR wipe-on)? Any thoughts on dying the wood before the tung oil? Sincerely, Bill

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   BruceS | Jun 13, 2008 10:19pm | #3

   Yes to applying the wax as the final step.  Another way to get the reddish cast is to apply thin coats of Garnet or Button shellac which is reversible with an alcohol wipe down.  Dying is a permanent deal so extreme care would be taken to mix dilute solutions then apply, let it dry and then put the finish on and let that dry.   Write all your steps down and make many test samples and find the one that works.  Play mad scientist and experiment a lot.Work Safe,  Count to 10 when your done for the day !!

   Bruce S.