Normally i like to NOT stain and choose wood species based on what color i want.
When i have stained i have had mixed results.
Is there a list anywhere that details different woods ability to stain well? or maybe what stains go well with what wood?
IE. if you wanted to make something look like walnut without using walnut... what wood would be best?
ive heard that Ash can be tricky
ive had problems with Poplar
Oak seems to be ok
pine can be a probem sometimes
anybody have any websites or resources on the subject?