: Hi Chuck, different scenario, different problem. When it comes time to fair
: the hull or deck and do the sanding he will cut right through the
: stain/dye and expose fresh wood thus destroying the staining job. Stains
: and dyes don't penetrate very far into the wood. Give it a try on some
: scrap strips.

: Glen in Baie-St-Paul.
Makes sense. I figured it would be a problem with harder woods. I guess I thought cedar's softness translated into more "stain absorbtion". I'll have to give it a try with some scraps.

Thanks Glen!