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Built a matching armoire and dresser from a a woodsmith plan. Had one heck of a time with staining the armoire. The sides were from 3/4 ply that was highly figured,but light colored cherry. The rails and door stiles were from a very red colored cherry board. And the door panels were 1/4 ply offcuts that i had got from a cabinet shop and had a green cast to it. Ended up with 3 different stains to blend.

Paul

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Very well done. Good matching the stains too.

always,
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That is superb work..matching a stain is almost impossible in my book so all credit to you.
Well done.
 

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I really like the look and color of the cherry. Very nice lines.
 

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They look great stain and all. Are those cup hinges ?
 

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Fantastic job, great workmanship!
 

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Congratulations! Everything matches. Great workmanship.
 

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Very nice. I like the sideboard especially.
 

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Nice looking pieces. You did a beautiful job on them. Thanks for posting.

God Bless
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Hey…........you did a great job!

Robin Renee'

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Paul, these are beautiful pieces. I really enjoy the color and warmth that cherry gives to a piece of furniture. Nice job on blending the wood colors as well.
 

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Thanks for all the positive comments guys. Yes they are cup hinges Jim. I used one color of gelstain for the hardwood,added some darker gel stain for the 3/4 ply, and borrowed some artist colors from the neighbor to blend in the 1/4 ply panels.

Paul
 

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is that a shellac washcoat and gel stain glaze? that is what i've done with great success.
 

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Good catch Skeeter. It sure softens the splotching when you take that approach.

Paul
 
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