Live Webstream: How to Stain Douglas Fir.
I am going to do another informal broadcast tonight at 8:00 p.m. PACIFIC. I will demonstrate my technique for staining douglas fir. Staining fir is my specialty, but I am a slob. So come take it all in. Sorry for the late notice and late time East Coasters. 
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Hi, I am staining my douglas fir Victorian newel posts and bannisters (the ballusters are being spray laquered cream) after a year + of off and on again stripping with every dental tool known. We *love* the color on your reclaimed douglas fir table. Could you please tell me what brand and color stain you used? Thanks!
Hi,
The color was Early American by Minwax. Definitely try it out with a pre-conditioner or washcoat depending on the wood species. This is a liquid stain and not a gel. I used a layer of dewaxed shellac(Zinser) to add an amber tint before the oil based poly went on(Minwax wipe on).