Pre-Stain Conditioner ?

[kyron4]

Getting some things together to get ready to stain my Traditions Beech stock. Will be using a water based dark walnut stain and wonder if I should use a water based pre-stain conditioner before staining. Will it make a difference and/or reduce blotchiness or just skip it and apply the stain ? Thanks

 

[user 34300]

Avoid any water based finishes. Do not use any "conditioner".

Beech stains best with dye stains. Leather dye may give a color you like. Hardware store stains will likely be disappointing.

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