Hammer5573 Posted October 11, 2016 Report Share Posted October 11, 2016 I'm starting a federal style table made of home grown cherry. I'd like to dye the wood a seeped shade of red; however, I'm not sure when to apply it. If I wait until I'm finished the dye will cover the inlays (stringing, cuffs and waist band) but if I apply it before the inlays I'm afraid I'll remove some of the dye when I sand the inlays. Any suggestions? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hammer5573 Posted October 11, 2016 Author Report Share Posted October 11, 2016 Thanks for the response Mike! Are you saying that I should apply the inlays and then apply the chemical to the wood? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bradpotts Posted October 11, 2016 Report Share Posted October 11, 2016 I have done this before and it is a pita. I put the inlay in first. Then sanded then put dye. I also used painters tape to try to keep the dye out. I also bought small paint brushes for around the edges. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rodger. Posted October 12, 2016 Report Share Posted October 12, 2016 Cherry will turn a beautiful red on its own with exposure to sunlight. It takes patience, though. Is it possible to skip the dye on the cherry, and therefore skip the headache? Just a thought. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichardA Posted October 12, 2016 Report Share Posted October 12, 2016 Cherry Danish oil, turns Cherry very red. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bradpotts Posted October 12, 2016 Report Share Posted October 12, 2016 I am with Pug. That was the last time I will do that. From now on if I am putting in an inlay I do not stain or dye the species. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronn W Posted October 12, 2016 Report Share Posted October 12, 2016 I would experiment with a couple of pieces to see how deep the dye penetrates and how much sanding it can take. Using a card scraper or chisel plane to bring the inlay down almost flush will minimize any sanding. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric. Posted October 12, 2016 Report Share Posted October 12, 2016 I have no idea what homegrown cherry is. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hammer5573 Posted October 12, 2016 Author Report Share Posted October 12, 2016 Will the Danish oil change the inlay colors? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichardA Posted October 12, 2016 Report Share Posted October 12, 2016 37 minutes ago, Hammer5573 said: Will the Danish oil change the inlay colors? It does turn Maple a pink color. But it can be taped off and then apply the Danish oil. I just finished a Cherry table with maple, and taped off the maple to avoid the color change. I used masking tape and it worked quite well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TerryMcK Posted October 12, 2016 Report Share Posted October 12, 2016 I agree with Richard that masking tape works well. You might also consider using automotive tape if you have any stringing to mask. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark J Posted October 20, 2016 Report Share Posted October 20, 2016 I'm wondering how furniture makers managed this during the actual Federal period, which would have been long before the invention of masking tape. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AceHoleInOne Posted October 27, 2016 Report Share Posted October 27, 2016 I think your "over thinking" this one. Let the cherry age and do it's thing. -Ace- 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric. Posted October 27, 2016 Report Share Posted October 27, 2016 4 minutes ago, AceHoleInOne said: I think your "over thinking" this one. Let the cherry age and do it's thing. -Ace- Yeah that's a winner. Because the answer to the original question... On 10/11/2016 at 7:56 AM, Hammer5573 said: When to Apply Wood Dye? ...is never. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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