Trying the popular stain trick left my dresser looking bad

I see a lot of finishers say to wipe stain on and off right away. I tried it on a pine dresser last week. The wood ended up with light and dark spots. So I tested on a scrap piece and let the stain sit for five minutes. That gave a much nicer, even color. I think the common advice is not good for pine. From now on, I'm ignoring that tip and doing what works for me.

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grantk617mo ago

What did your wood prep look like before staining?

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coleman.taylor7mo ago

Well, I once sanded a piece so much for @grantk61 that it turned to dust.

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nathan5457mo ago

Did you seal the wood first?

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