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Old Jul 22nd, 08, 3:37 pm  
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Re: staining pine wood from ikea workstation remake

I think it looks great with the 3 coats. Looking forward to finished product pics.
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Old Jul 22nd, 08, 3:45 pm  
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Re: staining pine wood from ikea workstation remake

Thanks man I gotta spot stain afew spots so its all even then poly it, but its not gonna get any darker. Will post finished pictures
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Old Jul 26th, 08, 6:04 pm  
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Re: staining pine wood from ikea workstation remake

Finally finished the desk leg and it came out great very happy

here are the pics after my last coat which was very light and I was mostly evening out the darkness
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Old Jul 26th, 08, 6:06 pm  
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Re: staining pine wood from ikea workstation remake

After poly and put together

Wats everyone think?
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Re: staining pine wood from ikea workstation remake

Looks fantastic.

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Old Jul 28th, 08, 10:41 am  
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Re: staining pine wood from ikea workstation remake

Looks great, very nice match. I love lack shelves and the project looks good. Nice double monitor setup too.
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Old Jul 28th, 08, 11:20 am  
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Re: staining pine wood from ikea workstation remake

Thanks man that was my major concern that it wouldnt match but it does very happy about that. I plan on adding another lack shelf above that one
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Old Aug 31st, 08, 7:22 pm  
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Re: staining pine wood from ikea workstation remake

this looks great! i'm thinking of staining my DALSELV bed frame that dark color. what was the stain you used? and what color?
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Old Sep 1st, 08, 6:26 pm  
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black stain from ikea they sell it in the stores
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