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   GretchenTHE FIRST | Jan 01, 2011 06:41pm | #1

   Probably just strip the old furniture and refinish it all together. It may have varnish on it that has yellowed with age. Sounds "sort of " easy to fix, but it is all of the same thingl

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   sksdesign | Jan 01, 2011 08:08pm | #2

   It's an entire kitchen, i don't have the time or energy to strip all of it.  But thanks for your suggestion.

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   DonStephan | Jan 01, 2011 08:31pm | #3

   What''s the intended finishing schedule for the new pieces?  Some products naturally give an amber cast to the wood, some don't.  Are you planning to finish by hand or spray?  Experience with wb or solvent dye stains?

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   Frank Vucolo | Jan 02, 2011 09:11am | #4

   Take a crack at shellac

   SK,

   Here's an idea you might try. Get yourself some shellac flakes in Garnet and some in Blonde. You can mix this stuff up yourself in denatured alcohol - it's easy. The Garnet is pretty dark, the blonde almost clear. There's a great picture of the difference in color here: 

    http://www.toolsforworkingwood.com/Merchant/merchant.mvc?Screen=BIGP&description=BT+%26+C+Tiger+Flakes+Shellac&fullimagepath=/prodimg/ms/big/MS-TFXX_big.gif

   Mix a couple of ounces of each for samples, then mix the two in measured proportions, ie: Straight Garnet, 75% Garnet:25% Blonde, 50-50, etc.

   Try your various blends on sample pieces of maple until you wind up with something you like. Just make sure you measure your samples carefully for repeatability. I use inexpensive measuring cups/spoons form a kitchen gadget store. 

   If you use dewaxed shellac, you can use another top coat over it if you feel you need more protection. Just make sure to use this step in your sample stage, too, so you know what the final finish will look like.

   Have fun and good luck with the project!

   Frank

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   Westchester | Jan 02, 2011 09:33am | #5

   Matching Finishes

   SKS -

   Matching is a matter of knowing how to tint, glaze, or tone on top of an existing finish that's too light or the incorrect shade.  The only advice I can give you beyond using your own artistc ability is you need to spray - not brush to match colors.

   SA