I have very little experience in this area. I would greatly
> appreciate
> and/all suggestions and advice!!! I'm working with a cedar chest > made
> in the early 1900's (Jacob Bloom Co.) The description says it is > made
> of Tennessee Red Cedar. Here's my problem. After doing research on
> types of cedar, I've determined it is actually Eastern Red Cedar. > After
> stripping a painted black finish, I have discovered the two sides, > back,
> and bottom panels are the cedar wood. The top and front panel are > made
> from a different type of wood. I'm not sure what type of wood it > is.
> It's bland in color compared to the Eastern Red Cedar. It may be a
> harder wood also. I would like to leave the cedar as it is, but > what
> should I do with the top and front panels? Should I stain these > panels,
> and if so, what color will make it more uniform with the ERC?
> Also,
> what should I use as a finish? Please be specific (ie - water-based > poly.)
----------------------------------- It was painted for a reason.
Lew