On Nov 25, 8:10*am, Gene wrote:
On Wed, 24 Nov 2010 21:40:42 -0800 (PST), "*e#c"



wrote:
On Nov 24, 11:01*pm, "*e#c" wrote:
On Nov 24, 6:50*pm, wrote:

On Wed, 24 Nov 2010 15:32:58 -0800 (PST), "*e#c"

wrote:
Any recommendations for Stain? I'd like a bright finish before sealing
with varathane, and am asking for your experiences.

Any name brands to pump???

I wouldn't stain it at all.

I do need it darker. My friend, the Cabinet Maker calls it " Luan ".

I said, " Ya, its Mahogany ". He said " Ya it's Luan "..... Then I got
it.

Minwax would work fine. You will most likely need to use a sanding
sealer, too, or it will look like you applied the Varathane over sand.
Make sure you use a 220 grit or finer paper to knock down the grain
before applying the finish.

Lauan is not mahogany and it is VERY unlikely that you actually have
lauan, if purchased in the last few years. Lauan was once widely
available from the Philippines, but due to over harvesting, is almost
unavailable. Bottom line? No telling what wood you actually have...

Wiping stain, sanding sealer, grain removal, and then a coat of finish
should keep you out of trouble....

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They sell it as Mahogany. It looks like Mahogany. I think Ill test a
dark stain. It is going to be visible, and in the weather.