Drawer knob finishing

[dicktimber]

I have made a chest of drawers from elm.

I am thinking of buying some round unfinished knobs and staining with a mixture of Liberon finishing oil and a dye stain.

I see that the three types of unfinished knobs i can buy come in
Oak
beech
cherry
pine

Has anyone done this?
Which type of unfinished knob would give the best results/ nearest match, or does it matter?

 

[big soft moose]

you could also get one of the round side - like richard findley to make them for you in any wood or style you wanted.

 

[dicktimber]

Must i go over to the THE ROUND SIDE???????

Have you bought any of a different wood and stained them up?

 

[yellowbelly]

beech,cherry and pine dont take stain very evenly :wink:

 

[Richard Findley]

BSM, you're not on commission you know!!!! :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: but thanks for the recommendations anyway!!!! :wink: :wink:

Dick, let me know if you would like me to turn you any knobs, otherwise I reckon Oak would be your best bet.

That said, the others may be ok but it depends how you apply the stain. I've found spraying stain gives a pretty even finish even on Pine and Beech!!!

Cheers

Richard

 

[dicktimber]

Richard
Thanks....I opted out and bought some

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