I have heard that cherry is difficult to stain because it tends to blotch. Also, a source has indicated that a gel stain will not.
Because of this concern, I am tempted (but hesitant) to use a Danish oil finish on this project.
Any advice on either part of this would be welcome.
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If you don't stain it, the heartwood will eventually turn deep red. The sapwood will not. The more sunlight it gets, the faster it will turn. Finishes will slow down the color change some.
I've never gotten the blotchies when using Old Masters Penetrating Cherry Stain (#40304) on Cherry. It is also the closest color I've seen to the aged Cherry color.
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Many thanks; I'll take a look at the stain you mentioned.
I have also had good luck with gel stains, though I put on a light coat of shellac first.
My favorites have been Waterlox and Hopes Tung oil and VarnishWicked Decent Woodworks
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Leather check out this site for best overview on the subject I've come across.
http://www.furniturefinishwizard.com/cherry.htm
Very helpful. In my limited but thoughtful experience, oil can blothc cherry, but if it is highly figured, you may want that.
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