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Hi. I am looking for a black desktop like that?

8 years ago

Would you mind telling me the type of material you used? Thanks! - Ross

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G. B. Woodworking
8 years ago
Hi Ross,

These counters were made of solid Birch, with a very dark red-black stain, kind of a dark rosewood color. If you look closely, you can see the reddish highlights.

It would also be appropriate for a black stained "ebonized" finish. A penetrating dye stain would be best for that purpose.

Birch is an underappreciated wood that takes a stain well and has a nice natural grain. It is quite hard, though not quite as hard as Maple.

I often recommend it as an alternative to Walnut or Cherry.
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