The shelf is darker than my existing bed set. I've tried using steel wool and sandpaper to lighten it up, but it's not yet where I want it. Last night I recalled reading that Alder will blotch when stained, and mine has. It turns-out, in hindsight I should have simply applied wax without the linseed oil. The wax would have taken it to the correct look. I may try to use a remover on the shelf but still thinking about that. Here are some pics of the shelf along-side of the bedroom set. Click to enlarge. Thanks for visiting!
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