--- In motm@y..., ixqy@a... wrote:
> There was a section on working with wood that mentioned that if
> staining softer woods they may tend to blotch instead of giving a
> uniform stain. The recommendation was to pre-treat it first with a
> sealant and then staining it.
Absolutely correct! I use MinWax Pre-Stain Wood Conditioner. It makes
a big difference in evening out the color. If you'd like to see a
pic, here's my finished (but now too small) 26U x 10U cab, made using
the birch ply / veneer edge method. It has the pre-stain conditioner
treatment, 2 coats of red oak stain, and 3 coats of polyurethane. My
new case will have the exact same finish:
http://motm.retrosynth.com/moe_stuff/case_pics/Moe-cab-old.jpgMoe