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   AspenDave | Jul 13, 2007 04:59am | #1

   What type of stain and application?

   Dave

   Later

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   Mrh | Jul 13, 2007 05:06am | #2

   minwax oilbased - wiped on

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   AspenDave | Jul 13, 2007 05:10am | #3

   How long did you let it penetrate, and what sanding grit did you finish with?Later

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   Mrh | Jul 13, 2007 05:36am | #4

   I let it set for several minutes until it seemed to match some other furniture I have.  Not very scientific, huh.  I have not done any sanding yet.  As you probably have figured out, I am an amature at this!

   Thanks.

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   AspenDave | Jul 13, 2007 06:01am | #5

   If I understand you correctly, you did not prep sand the product before you applied the stain. If this is the case you probably have a good amount of uneven colour as well as being to light. Sanding not only evens out the surface, it also removes "mill glaze' and allows the stain to penetrate properly. I would try and apply another coat of stain and brush it in very well and let it set for the full time (15 mins), but do not let it dry, then wipe it off. But since the prep work was not done properly, you will probably have to glaze and tone the product.

   Hope this helps.Later

   AspenDave   http://www.aspengroveltd.on.ca

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   Mrh | Jul 13, 2007 06:52am | #6

   You are correct in your assessment.  I probably didn't sand enough first.  But you have confirmed my thinking.  Thanks for your help.

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   sawdustfactory | Jul 13, 2007 03:02pm | #7

   As AspenDave stated, glazing or toner is probably the only way to match another piece of furniture, if that's what you are trying to do. I would suggest practicing on some scrap before committing to one or the other.