Finish Question For Paul B.

[Toys4Boys]

Hi Paul, you posted a Crack finished with a red dye in the gallery, 6/19/19, would you post more details?

 

[Paul Birkeland]

That was one built to look similar to a specific vintage phonograph.  The base is mahogany dyed red and the top plate is a gold vein powder.

 

[Toys4Boys]

Yes, I saw that, was wondering if you remembered any other particulars, ie. what type of dye and what protective finish?

 

[Paul Birkeland]

The bigger deal is that the base isn't alder, it's mahogany.  I'm pretty sure I used Transtint dye on it. 

 

[Toys4Boys]

I saw that as well, thinking about Mahogany stain, possibly with the red dye underneath.

 

[2wo]

You can get a couple different stains and test them on the inside  surfaces of the base sections...John