Last time we looked at the time-consuming preparation necessary to underpin a stock-refinishing project, but now we progress to the visibly rewarding stages, completing the work and creating a finish that will help to preserve the wood for years to come.
WOOD STAINING
You may be happy with the colour of the wood. During the sanding stage, when the stock was wetted to de-whisker it, the wood would have given you an idea of the final colour if the stock is not stained. But if you wish to darken the wood or change the colour, there are wood dyes available.
If the stock is made of walnut, then you can use a spirit dye or a water-based dye. If it is a beech stock you should use a water-based dye, otherwise the result may appear to be blotchy, with areas of end-grain taking up more
