Is that modular synth for dummies book in the background. : )
Jim, back online finally!
mate_stubb@... wrote:
> --- 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.jpg
>
> Moe
>
>
>
>
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mate_stubb@... wrote:
> --- 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.jpg
>
> Moe
>
>
>
>
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