This butcher block top turned out so good! I love that the stain enhanced the natural grain and look of the piece. Originally I had stained this to be a standing desk top, but ended up passing it off to a friend for their office project.
Confession: This was my second time trying to stain a butcher block because the first time was an epic fail!
What I learned through this process is that water based stains dry way more quickly than oil. When staining, you let the stain sit for a little bit before wiping it off. The water based stain I tried dried so fast that I couldn't apply an even coat before wiping off. I'm sure more skilled woodworkers could make it work, but if you are anything like me (a newbie) I suggest trying oil based stain! It dries much slower which helps gives you some extra wiggle room to get the stain even and consistent.
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Birch butcher block - [ Ссылка ]
Sanding block - [ Ссылка ]
Tack Cloth - [ Ссылка ]
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Early American Stain - [ Ссылка ]
Fast drying poly - [ Ссылка ] (make sure the stain drys (maybe wait till the next day) completely before using this poly as it is water based and the stain is oil
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