Recent content by Wadef

That would be thanks to the chemist who figured out the pill to water ratio based on your 20 parts to one advice. Will try wax, thanks.

Some success - I got some beech to test on and managed to find a chemist which sold potassium permanganate. With one heavy coat the colour is similar to what I want, and far closer than any other attempt. It is however fairly dull or washed out in appearance. Is there anything I can do to add...

Thanks I'll try this and see how I get on.

I am new to wood working and finishing. I am assembling a kitset clock and want to obtain a finish as in the completed version, shown in red. Here is the unfinished wood - I don't know what type it is. I have tried two finishes: - Johnstone's country walnut stain (too dark) - Bolgers wood...