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How can I prevent burl walnut from going dark during finishing?
John Brock: Use a waterbased finish.
Carol Reed: Waterbased finishes, in my experience, darken the least.
Michael Dresdner: Most waterbased finishes do not darken wood the way oils do. They go on clear, not amber, and also stay clear indefinitely.