[LouF]

Hi, anyone have any staining techniques for baltic birch what I am trying to do is eliminate blotching I have heard of conditioning but not sure how to apply it to BB plywood.



Lou

[ger21]

I much prefer water soluble aniline dyes. Tons of available colors, dries in minutes, and no blotchiness. Just nice, even color.

[LouF]

Gerry thanks will try that going to Home Depot later today and see what they have in stock..



Lou

[wendtmk]

Dunno if you'll find it at Home Despot. I get mine from Woodcraft. Look for the brand name "TransTint."

Mark

[ger21]

They don't carry it at Home Depot. If you have a Woodcraft near you, they may stock some colors.
It comes as a powder that you mix yourself with distilled water.

I buy most of mine from Woodworker's Supply Woodworking | Woodworking Tools | Woodworking Hardware | Woodworker's Supply

Gerry

[LouF]

There are no Woodcraft close to me about 160 mile round trip. I wonder if Rockler would have it there about 35 miles from me...


Lou

[LouF]

This the product to use?

TransTint® Dyes - Rockler Woodworking Tools


Lou

[ger21]

Not exactly the same, but similar. Never used TransTint, but they are supposed to be very good.

[LouF]

The reviews on there web site are good I may take a run down there later this week..


Lou

[wendtmk]

I've been using the liquid TransTint for years to dye bamboo to match older bamboo for repairs on bamboo fly rods. The stuff works great and is fairly easy to work with. I thin with DNA. I haven't used it on regular wood like Jerry has, so your mileage may vary from my results.

Mark

[LouF]

Mark thanks..


Lou

[bobsch]

As with any finish, I'd try it on a piece of scrap first to check the color.