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   BobLang | Sep 11, 2006 03:57pm | #1

   This happens sometimes. Easiest fix is aniline dye, Lockwood's "fumed oak" works well. If you mix the dye with shellac, you can blend it in to the fumed parts little by little until you get it to match.

   hope this helps,

   Bob Lang

   http://www.craftsmanplans.com

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   jdj_phx | Sep 11, 2006 10:18pm | #3

   Thanks, great advice! But my next question is, why not skip the fuming altogether and just use the fumed oak dye over the whole piece? I really like the natural look of fuming (especially with cherry), so would I be as satisfied with a fumed oak-colored dye? Thanks again!

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   BobLang | Sep 11, 2006 10:47pm | #5

   Good question. When original Arts & Crafts pieces were made, about 100 years ago, modern dyes and stains didn't exist. When these became available-around 1910 to 1920-most of the chemical processes for coloring wood were quickly abandoned. Gustav Stickley's later work wasn't fumed, it was dyed with early stains and finished with early versions of lacquer provided by Sherwin-Williams.I think there is a difference between the way a fumed finish and a dyed finish appear, but most people likely wouldn't be able to tell the difference. The color in the fumed is likely to last longer also. The big advantage to the dye is you have much greater control of the final color, and a method to even the color out if things go horribly wrong.Bob Lang

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   jdj_phx | Sep 12, 2006 03:49am | #6

   Very much appreciated!

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   doorboy | Sep 11, 2006 05:40pm | #2

   I've had good luck using a glaze.
   Rub on just a little bit between coats of oil on only the light streaks and you will get to a look you like.
   Be careful you select the right glaze color so as to blend in with the finished oak color you are after.
   Good luck.

   "Kinky for Gov. of Texas"

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   Dsquared | Sep 11, 2006 10:21pm | #4

   I'm no expert but have fumed several Arts and Crafts pieces and have never experienced that particular woe.  Maybe I was lucky but different pieces of wood will have slight variations in overall color but not streaks.  Is it possible that the piece with the streak was covered by the tent or else was previously sealed with glue or some other finish?