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   Jed_C. | Oct 20, 1999 06:54pm | #1

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   The ray-fleck patterns in quartersawn white oak will "pop" with any finish you apply, including a clear finish with or without stain. But if you want to maximize the effect, use a dark pigment stain and apply a shellac or varnish or lacquer finish over that.

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   Steve_Noseworthy | Oct 21, 1999 06:59am | #2

   *Thanks for the advice.... it works!I think I might try a medium stained grain filler and then apply a dark water based analine dye with a top coat of lacquer. Do you think there are any chemical conflicts with this process?

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   Jed_C. | Oct 21, 1999 06:22pm | #3

   *Yes--I would not apply a water-based stain over a solvent-based filler. Stain first, let that dry thoroughly, then apply the filler.

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   Bob_Berles | Sep 07, 2000 01:28am | #4

   *Building a Baker's Rack for my daughter out of white oak. Will stain medium brown, then finish with an oil finish like Danish or Formby's tung oil (NO alternative - her orders!). Any suggestions on what brand of stain to use under that oil finish?