[rfeenstra]

Thanks for the info, Russ.  My toner application is almost like over spray.  Many very light applications until I get the color I want.  I couldn't match the color of the end grain of the front piece though the color is close to the front of the front piece..  I may try your suggestion.  Using toners all pretty new to me.  For former non-radio projects, I always used wiping stain.  I kind of like this cuz I can get more control.