Hey folks. I have a birdhouse plan that calls for using cedar building shims for shingles. In a couple of tests, I used Watco natural danish oil, and also spray shellac. Both darken the wood satisfactorily, but with the shims not being really a reddish cedar, I'm not getting any reddish effect...

Hi folks. My name is Dave. I've been woodworking as a hobby for over 25 years now. Actually designed and built most of the furniture and custom cabinetry in our home. Still consider myself a novice, but most people that know me and have seen my work would say I'm probably being a bit humble...