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Re: Staining Okoume Plywood
By:Jason Steeves
Date: 2/25/1999, 9:02 pm
In Response To: Staining Okoume Plywood (Bobby Curtis)

> I'm building another Stitch and Glue out of Okoume plywood and have been
> thinking about staining the wood prior to glassing. Has anyone done this?
> If so, how did you do it,what stain did you use and how many coats? Anyone
> have any advice as to what is a good stain to use? Will staining affect
> the glassing? Will it retain its color?

> Bobby

Hi Bobby, you can stain before you glass as long as you use the right type of stain.

Their have been 2 posts regarding this on other bbs's recently. I suggest you look there for more info.

The first one is at

www.bearmountainboats.com

the next at

www.newfound.com

both in the bulletin board section.

Regard,

Jason

Messages In This Thread

Staining Okoume Plywood
Bobby Curtis -- 2/25/1999, 5:49 pm
Re: Staining Okoume Plywood
Jason Steeves -- 2/25/1999, 9:02 pm