Got some more samples going.
Top is of course the previously shown Iron nitrate. It's gone dull, but that's generally how the first coat of tung oil goes.
Next is Laurel Mountain Forge Cherry on the left, nothing in the middle, and LMF Maple on the right.
Third down is a light coating of Maple followed by a light coat of Cherry.
Fourth is a heavy coat of Maple, and a heavy coat of Cherry. Dunno that putting the stain on changed things much, guessing the wood kinda stops absorbing stuff.
If I want it to be darker I might just need to do multiple coats of stain, letting in dry in between.
Might see about doing a really light coat of Iron nitrate, heating it, then sanding it back. If I can get it lighter than the previous Iron nitrate, some cherry over the top might look really good. Can apply oil to it after the cherry dries.
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