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I'm going to give this a whirl.......Daniel

[ A good batch of vinegaroon dries black. Oiling it gives sheen and more depth. Is that on leather?? Cuz mine came out a rich brown on the Maple............Daniel

Good Morning Fred. The stain I made looks terrible in the jar. (dark and cloudy) and a little better after 4 trips thru a coffee filter. It goes on the wood mostly clear with a hint of grey. I let it sit for a minute or more then hit it with the electric heat gun. It will start to turn right...

In Peter Alexanders book, "The Gunsmith of Grenville County" there is a section on how to fabricate set triggers. It does not look to be terribly difficult. Best of luck to you.......Daniel

Thanks Rusty. I just made a batch and am very pleased with the results. I tried it on a figured maple 2x4 and one coat produced a mid brown. 2 coats a richer brown and 3 costs a nice reddish brown. With a 2 coat clear finish, the figure "popped" very satisfactory..........Daniel

Is it necessary to use any kind of neutralizing solution after a vinegaroon stain???.....Daniel

Thank you Dave, your input is appreciated..........Daniel

Thanks for taking the time to post that Jim.....Daniel

It seems that I can't get Birchwood Casey Plum Brown in Canada. It cannot be shipped across the border or to a PO Box...............Daniel

Thankyou Dane. I will look into the crystals.........Daniel

Thanks for that tip Zug :thumbsup: ..........Daniel

Thanks 54, how is it different?? Will the wood grain still "pop"??

Has anyone here tried dissolving steel wool in vinegar to stain wood??.............Daniel

Bravo :applause: outstanding results :thumbsup: ..............Daniel

Hope someone with more experience can chime in. Best of luck to you Jess..............Daniel

:PhotoSmile: Is the top of the tang flush with the top of the wrist?? If you install the wedge pin first, is the tang sprung upwards???

Another great tip, thanks again Jim.........Daniel

Thanks for that reminder BH :thumbsup: ........Daniel

Thanks Jim, and all others who took the time to respond. It is greatly appreciated. :hatsoff: ...................Daniel

Hi all. I am considering a dark walnut water based stain for my hard maple stock and wondered if I could get a bit of red in it by soaking a pouch of iron filings in it til they oxidize?? Has anyone tried anything like this before??? I am trying to avoid any hazardous methods of finish like AF...