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  2. I’m making a desk out of ash. It’s my first big project that I’ve taken all the way from a fallen tree to finished furniture, so I can’t mess this up. You’re the expert on finish as far as I’m concerned. I always just put a clear finish on wood, but looking at this plain, light ash, I know it needs something more. I’ve read a ton and tried different stains on scraps, but it just doesn’t look good to me. How do you do it right?

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  3. Hi Ben!! Ash is great to work with and it is very light in color.. my last dining table project was made with Ash, did you happen to see that finish? I wish I could post the pic here but I can’t. I just added it in the Gallery, it’s the second round table pic (next to the one of me with a brown round table). The key for offering an amazing finish is the Restorer! It exposes the natural grains and looks beautiful! I’d recommend using a gray or weathered oak finish on Ash, it’ll give a nice warm finish. If you don’t already have a restorer, I have it listed on my Everything in my Shop page and its the first two items. I use it on EVERYTHING! It offers an authentic look and feel and that’s the secret to my finishes.

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  4. I have been getting into more and more wood working projects. However, my biggest problem is getting quality wood for my projects. It seems like you always have a great selection of wood and lumber in your shop. I wouldn’t be able to bulk order anything, but would like to find a place that isn’t what the big box stores offer.

    How do you find your lumber materials? Do you go through local venues or order from other regions?

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