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Charles Freeborn, I will be using General "Java" gel stain to give it the look somewhat of fumed oak. Those not familiar , traditionally craftsman style furniture is fumed black and covered with shellac. So Java to darken it and make the grain pop and Watco to shine. I'd typically use a catalyzed lacquer but being this an "at home,no longer do woodworking for a living thing" and also daughter can re-oil if someday needed I'm using clear Watco.
FYI , other than the laminated arms , everything done is either mortise/tenon or bisquits . This weekend I'll finish the back (which reclines) and sand/add a finishing touch and hope the weather holds to take it outside to spray the stain on
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