Monday, I applied the stain. I'm using a Varathane "mission oak" stain. I've used it before and it's a good color for this type of furniture. Unfortunately, the color is discontinued so when my stock runs out, I'll have to find a different option.
I purchased a Wagner HVLP sprayer. It was low cost so I was a little leery of how it would perform but the guys at the woodworker's store pointed me toward this unit as a good option without spending a lot. After a little practice to get the feel of the sprayer and adjust the output amount, I went after the tables and finished up the whole job in maybe 30 minutes. Brushing would have taken a few hours minimum. My initial inspection reveals acceptable results. Every bit as good as I could get with a brush application.
Maybe the painting part won't be such a drag anymore.
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