raw Head cab staining ?

[Jamme1961]

just bought this head cab - its sanded from vendor to 150 grit. I like the look of it maybe daken it a little? what would be the easiest way to do that? not good at staining and don't want to screw it up. any ides thanks

 

[rarebitusa]

What type of color are you going for? Pine is a soft wood and can take stain unevenly. May want to try a wood conditioner first and that allows a more even distribution of the stain. Test pieces are critical. That looks like a Rawcabs shell. If so, I'd ask Reggie to send some pieces to test on.

 

[Jamme1961]

I was thinking of tru-oil or minwax tung oil - just darken it a little

 

[rarebitusa]

Cool, tung oil is a nice look with pine. If that is the case the conditioner is not necessary. The only issue is applying it evenly and that is just an issue with experience. Practice on a few test pieces and you'll be good to go.

 

[Jamme1961]

Cool, tung oil is a nice look with pine. If that is the case the conditioner is not necessary. The only issue is applying it evenly and that is just an issue with experience. Practice on a few test pieces and you'll be good to go.

I have to sand in between coats right? 220 grit? Thanks

 

[rarebitusa]

I've stained alot of pine and doug fir but never have used tung oil. However I don't think that sanding in between coats is required. This link is pretty good to follow.

Tung Oil on Pine