Guys---

I tried the Behlen stain in Blood Red that was recommended on this thread by someone (i will check who right after I post this).

Wow! It is terrific. It dries very very fast which allowed me to put on about 6 coats in 2 days. It has the deep rich red colour I am after...

Thanks! Great recommendation.

Now I just need to find the right shiny sealer/top coat to look like the old finishes on older Merkels. etc...

But, alas, my deep, rich, RED stain that-looks-like-older-fine-doubles quest appears to be answered! Behlen Blood Red!

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