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Title: Stain
Post by: BigErn on January 20, 2012, 10:26:00 PM
If i'm going to stain a redoak boardbow,
 stain first,then can i use tru oil,or will the tru oil change the stain?I want it a dark color.                                     Ernie
Title: Re: Stain
Post by: Pat B on January 20, 2012, 10:53:00 PM
If you use an oil stain give it a few days yo dry before adding the Tru-Oil.
Title: Re: Stain
Post by: PEARL DRUMS on January 21, 2012, 08:07:00 AM
Tru oil or any sealer will darken any color stain up a shade or two usually. If you want dark colors's stick with the walnut hues. Dark and Special walnut are nice.
Title: Re: Stain
Post by: Pac'em out on January 21, 2012, 08:33:00 AM
Weird, I just stained my red oak bow with Special Walnut this morning.  I think it looks great.  Good luck!
Title: Re: Stain
Post by: BigErn on January 21, 2012, 04:27:00 PM
Thanks all,
 Pac'em,sure would like to see a pic of your
bow,after you stained it.
                                 Ernie