Ed Gibbons in an earlier post (yesterday) had a question regarding dye applications. I'd appreciate a little further insight into my dying problem too.
I built a Mission (very loosely based) style podium, using strips of Oak which I've machined from various lengths into strips of quarter-sawn, laminated together for the top and base, and similarly for the legs and struts. (A-la-Tom Figden)
I sanded all the surfaces (after wetting) with 320 grit.
I tried multiple strips, and finally used a Lee Valley Aniline dye, diluted to 1/2oz to 1 liter of water, applied flowing with a disposable brush. While it came out too dark, I went over it with a water soaked rag and I've lightened up the solution to almost acceptable.
My question is the lengthwise pores of the non-quarter sawn wood did not get dyed; little areas have non-tinted spots, almost as if there were an air bubble.
I'd go back over it again with a soaked rag this time, but I'm afraid of getting too dark a finish.
was it my application, or,how do I correct the non dyed spots?