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   habilis | Mar 25, 2009 07:10am | #1

   Have you tried emailing one of the online sites selling this stuff?

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   Shermanator | Mar 25, 2009 09:16pm | #2

   Habilis,

   Thanks for the suggestion. I have tried to find the stain at online vendors and so far no luck. Nobody seems to sell the stuff. Lots of references to having a piece of furniture stained by the builder with Michael's Cherry Stain but no descriptions as to formulation or technique other than "extra steps required to apply".

   Thanks,

   Sherm

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   DP | Mar 25, 2009 10:06pm | #3

   Have you talked to the folks you bought the furniture from and asked them where they got it and how they apply it?

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   jhard | Mar 25, 2009 10:21pm | #4

   Michael's Cherry Stain is a "Certified Amish Stain" which means it is made by someone in the Amish community.I doubt you will find the real formula and to my knowledge it is not sold outside of the Amish woodworking community. As you may have found, even Amish furniture stores do not sell it for refinishing.

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   SteveSchoene | Mar 26, 2009 03:05am | #5

   And, even if the maker would sell you some, he wouldn't have an on-line presence, would he.  Knocking on doors might work, of course.

   But, there are hardly any real mysteries--with enough experimentation you can probably get close. You are also likely to find a similar look from commercial stains as well. 

   Edited 3/25/2009 8:09 pm ET by SteveSchoene

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   GW52 | Mar 26, 2009 05:04pm | #6

   You might want to talk with a furniture restorer of someone who works in a paint store who makes up stains for matching new work with old. Word of caution, make some sample boards, complete with the clearcoat,  before you stain the entire project.

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   marcschwartz | Jan 11, 2012 07:18am | #7

   I have the answer . i have a woodworking shop in nappanee indiana and would sell you some if you like we use it daily . 574 773 3699 . we also make furniture

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   user-5141056 | Aug 11, 2015 05:14pm | #8

   Michaels cherry stain

   I found a source for this stain, Kiem Lumber it is located in Ohio. They have a web site where you can contact them.

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   user-5141056 | Aug 11, 2015 05:20pm | #9

   Michael's stain source

   I found a source for this stain, Kiem lumber it is located in Ohio. Go on their web site and use contact us for information they will respone by email.