Lets hear your technique and see your results

[Cruzi]

The grain does show through quite well, although with some darker stains, it does not have the same contrast, this can be fixed with the hand rubbing of the stain in first step.

[garfield]

The grain does show through quite well, although with some darker stains, it does not have the same contrast, this can be fixed with the hand rubbing of the stain in first step.

Ok, look forward to seeing the pine that you have sprayed when you post the pictures.

[halminator]

I know this is an old thread but I've been taking my time searching through some old posts to get information on techniques before takling my first finish.

In reading through a few posts I've seen that people finish their projects first then assemble later in order to get a consistent finish across the piece and minimise any 'bald spots'.

Is this common practise when oiling or just applying a stain?

[Christos]

In reading through a few posts I've seen that people finish their projects first then assemble later in order to get a consistent finish across the piece and minimise any 'bald spots'.

Is this common practise when oiling or just applying a stain?

It is just easier to finish a flat piece then one with several corners. Also note that finish should be avoided where the pieces are to be glued.