stain for woodies?

shoes · January 31, 2011, 10:35:00 AM

Minwax here too. It has a sealer in it that seems to make my first coat of poly not soak in as much so it gives it a higher build.

January 31, 2011, 12:17:00 PM

I use brown latex paint. I wipe it on and rub it in, when I reach the shade i want, I wipe with a clean cloth. Dries in minutes and holds on to the poly or oil finishes.

Rob DiStefano · January 31, 2011, 12:29:00 PM

aniline dye powder mixed in water, or min wax resin based stains right outta their cans.

Brett Wilmore · January 31, 2011, 04:05:00 PM

I use the water-based 3 Rivers Archery stain and then a few coats of tung oil. Nice tough finish.

Pack · January 31, 2011, 05:35:00 PM

The Fiebings Leather dye really does a good job, especially on woods that don't take stains as well.

JEFF B · January 31, 2011, 05:40:00 PM

spirit dyes as they soak right on in then i spray with poly done deal

hey Magnus let me know how the coffee grounds go as my wife drinks that much coffee that i would have a life time supplie

Mike Vines · January 31, 2011, 05:49:00 PM

I like the coffe idea. We go thru so much at work, I started saving some of the grounds to ferment a few days, and see how it turns out.

LostNation_Larry · January 31, 2011, 06:53:00 PM

I sell an alcohol based stain and we always sell a bunch of it at the shoots we attend. There must be a few people other than me that like it. 12 different colors.

karrow · January 31, 2011, 06:59:00 PM

i use minwax or cabot oil stain its easy to get and comes in 1/2 pints quarts and gallons

jr1959 · January 31, 2011, 07:17:00 PM

I usually used minwax special walnut. Apply more coats for a deeper color. Once I tried gasket lacquer squegie system I never sealed with anything else. Good Luck and have fun.
jim

magnus · January 31, 2011, 08:38:00 PM

I sure will Jeff. I'll probably give it a go tomorrow and see. It's not my idea though. Saw it on here awhile back.

BowPlinker · January 31, 2011, 08:41:00 PM

Coffe works okay, ive used it.. wont get real dark though..