[Ron Ramirez]

Joe

You should have read this long thread first, beginning on this page:

http://philcoradio.com/phorum/showthread...730&page=4

Been there, done that.

As Steve said, you can stain the stuff with walnut stain. But just don't put any Crystalac on top of it, else the stain will bloom! Don't ask how I know this.

Oh, and you can remove the filler by rubbing with the grain, using 0000 steel wool dipped in straight acetone. You must use thick rubber gloves when doing this! Acetone is not healthy for you when it gets on your skin, and the fumes are not really good for you either, so this must be done outdoors.

Edit: You didn't order Behlens water-based walnut filler, did you? That stuff is pure crap. It will dry way too light, also. Only Constantines walnut wood filler (oil-based) will look right. Crystalac works also, but is a royal pain to apply and to get it looking right.