Thank you, sir...

by Paul , Saturday, January 05, 2013, 08:50 (4343 days ago) @ John Meeker

The problem with wood finishing in this neck of the not so backwoods is that they favor garish unnatural colors in their finishes - reds, yellows, greens and blues - not exactly the type of colors that make the heart of a wood lover sing with joy. My main concern was whether or not the addition of a staining agent to the finish (in this case a linseed/turpentine mix) would tend to cloud or obscure the grain. Thin layers, rubbed well, dried well over a period of time, that's what I used last time and I'm pretty happy with the results.

If I read your missive correctly then it should not be a problem to add a bit of color to the finish, just so long as it is not applied too heavily at once. The more I play with it the more happier I am with the way it's turning out. A picture will be posted in the not too distant future I hope.

Thanks for the input and reassurance and tips and help in general. It is greatly appreciated.