Help with HW77 woodwork...

[TobyH]

I'm giving my stock for my HW77 a once over as the previous owner tried to stain and oil it, and didn't do a very good job.

Ive sanded it down as far as I dare but there are still some stain marks. The next step will be to re-stain it with a dark stain to cover up the old marks.

Can anyone recommend a dark stain for beech? or perhaps recommend another way of proceeding?

[s10gto]

One thing I would recommend is to use a pre stain conditioner first. It will make the stain more even.

http://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=pre%20stain&source=web&cd=1&ved=0CG8QFjAA&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.minwax.com%2Fwood-products%2Fstains%2Fminwax-prestain-wood-conditioner&ei=fPbdT_LNLOaA6QHp8aCSCw&usg=AFQjCNECB3KMztSQin3yK_ex5i_gBMQydA

[s10gto]

I used it on a B40 before a spring green stain and it worked well. 

[TobyH]

A chap on this side of the pond has suggested a gel type stain which looks good. So will give that a go.

http://www.rutlands.co.uk/finishes-glues-&-materials/oils,-waxes,-stains-&-polishes/finishes---stains