Pamela, I have been keeping up with your Singer 12 stories. Glad all is well now. I love my two. I Would have told you what I did to get them to sew but other QB members were ginving you the correct advice so I did not feel it was needed to repeat all.
Yes you can use any color dye on the oak. You can use either alcohol soluble or even the water soluble aniline dye. 1 ounce will make about 2 qt of stain. I would use a quart first so it will be darker. Rag a little on and see if to dark if it is add more alcohol. This stuff dries fast so it is best to rag the stain on the wood to control streaking. Do a section at a time. Wear gloves this stuff will dye you hands and will have to wear off. If you find you are haveing keeping everything even you can wipe down with clear alcohol to even the color. Now the water soluble is easier to apply with a rag and will not be as dark. Just remember this stuff can be very dark so test and mix until you get the color you want.
Last edited by Glenn; 03-19-2015 at 11:22 AM.