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   RW | Dec 08, 2002 06:48pm | #1

   http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/1561582883/qid=1039361929/sr=2-3/ref=sr_2_3/103-4644518-5233424

   Great Wood Finishes: A Step-By-Step Guide to Consistent and Beautiful Results
   by Jeff Jewitt

   or

   Understanding Wood Finishing: How to Select and Apply the Right Finish
   by Bob Flexner

   "I know poplar is softer and more porous than birch, and want to ensure my end result is a piece of furniture consistent in color. "

   Realistically, its a little late for this concern, since the solid stock and the veneer don't match. Life would have been easier . . . based on your perceived experience level, believe you will be happiest with gel stains at the moment. The above books would also give you a wealth of other ideas and options, some of which would be time intensive, but have their places. In the event that you use shellac, have dyes, and access to spray equipment, there's another alternative as well. I'll go rummage around for it.

   I was gratified to be able to answer promptly, and I did. I said I didn't know.  - Mark Twain
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   RW | Dec 08, 2002 06:50pm | #2

   http://forums.taunton.com/tp-knots/messages?msg=9093.11

   I was gratified to be able to answer promptly, and I did. I said I didn't know.  - Mark Twain

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   BG | Dec 09, 2002 02:49pm | #3

   Dan,

   No expert here but I was re-reading the article on French polishing from the April 2002 issue last night and there is some stuff in there for you to condsider.  He had different mahoganys to deal with.  Sanded to 320, Hit with BLO and let gry for 5-7 days, then applied Blonde shellac.  The next question is surface texture and matching the existing furniture..is that a concern for you?  There are several alternatives for that issue.

   You might want to take a look at that article.  good luck    T