Hey all,
I've heard all the horror stories about working Sweetgum. But I've also heard the success stories and how nice it looks for some furniture. So of course I had to try it out for myself.
I got 2 slabs that I worked and joined to make a 72" entertainment center/table. I'm using the Sweetgum for the top, and red oak for the sides and cabinet doors.
My guy doesn't have anymore Sweetgum, so I need to use something else for the bottom. I planned on using Watco dark walnut for the oak, and maybe something darker for the Sweetgum, like an Ebony, to contrast.
My question is, what affordable wood would be good for the bottom that will stain similar to the Sweetgum? I was thinking maybe Poplar, since most of the bottom will be hidden by the cabinets. My main concern is that the top and bottom match as close as possible.
I've heard all the horror stories about working Sweetgum. But I've also heard the success stories and how nice it looks for some furniture. So of course I had to try it out for myself.
I got 2 slabs that I worked and joined to make a 72" entertainment center/table. I'm using the Sweetgum for the top, and red oak for the sides and cabinet doors.
My guy doesn't have anymore Sweetgum, so I need to use something else for the bottom. I planned on using Watco dark walnut for the oak, and maybe something darker for the Sweetgum, like an Ebony, to contrast.
My question is, what affordable wood would be good for the bottom that will stain similar to the Sweetgum? I was thinking maybe Poplar, since most of the bottom will be hidden by the cabinets. My main concern is that the top and bottom match as close as possible.