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I too have been using Lynn's wet method. Saw his work (fantastic) at the Dayton show a cpl years ago and after seeing his paint work I was sold on his method.

I also wet maple, pine and aspen before applying acrylic gel stains. Wetting the wood opens the pores and allows the gel stains to soak in rather than lay on top of the wood. Great link, Tx Randy