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Michael's Cherry Stain (post #112226)

Shermanator on Wed, 03/25/2009 - 02:04

Finishing

We recently purchased some Amish-built furniture from the Goshen, Indiana area. This quarter sawn white oak furniture was finished with Michael's Cherry Stain which imparts an unbelievable depth, clarity and color to the wood. I have searched widely for any tips or formulation information without success. Can anyone provide a formula or application technique for Michael's cherry stain?

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by Habilis in reply to Shermanator [original] on Wed, 03/25/2009 - 04:10

Have you tried emailing one of the online sites selling this stuff?

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by Shermanator in reply to Anonymous [original] on Wed, 03/25/2009 - 18:16

Habilis,

Thanks for the suggestion. I have tried to find the stain at online vendors and so far no luck. Nobody seems to sell the stuff. Lots of references to having a piece of furniture stained by the builder with Michael's Cherry Stain but no descriptions as to formulation or technique other than "extra steps required to apply".

Thanks,

Sherm

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by dp in reply to Anonymous [original] on Wed, 03/25/2009 - 19:06

Have you talked to the folks you bought the furniture from and asked them where they got it and how they apply it?

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by jhard in reply to Anonymous [original] on Wed, 03/25/2009 - 19:21

Michael's Cherry Stain is a "Certified Amish Stain" which means it is made by someone in the Amish community.

I doubt you will find the real formula and to my knowledge it is not sold outside of the Amish woodworking community. As you may have found, even Amish furniture stores do not sell it for refinishing.

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by SteveSchoene in reply to Anonymous [original] on Thu, 03/26/2009 - 00:05

And, even if the maker would sell you some, he wouldn't have an on-line presence, would he. Knocking on doors might work, of course.

But, there are hardly any real mysteries--with enough experimentation you can probably get close. You are also likely to find a similar look from commercial stains as well.

Edited 3/25/2009 8:09 pm ET by SteveSchoene

Test your finish on scrap, FIRST, or risk having to scrap your finish.

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by GW52 in reply to Shermanator [original] on Thu, 03/26/2009 - 14:04

You might want to talk with a furniture restorer of someone who works in a paint store who makes up stains for matching new work with old. Word of caution, make some sample boards, complete with the clearcoat, before you stain the entire project.

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by marcschwartz in reply to Shermanator [original] on Wed, 01/11/2012 - 05:18

I have the answer . i have a woodworking shop in nappanee indiana and would sell you some if you like we use it daily . 574 773 3699 . we also make furniture