Carver Banjos: Instruments Handmade by You and Me › Forums › Building Banjos › Oil-based or water-based stain? Tagged: Oil-based or water-based stain? This topic has 2 replies, 2 voices, and was last updated 2 months, 2 weeks ago by Richard. Viewing 3 posts - 1 through 3 (of 3 total) Author Posts June 23, 2024 at 5:33 pm #5475 RichardParticipant Those staining the maple rim to match the neck (dark walnut seems to be popular) are you using water-based walnut stain or oil-based walnut stain? Pics are always appreciated. Thanks. June 24, 2024 at 3:29 pm #5482 Carver BanjosKeymaster I’d do an oil based because the skin will be wet when you tack it to the rim and it could put runs or marks on the water based stain. June 24, 2024 at 5:41 pm #5483 RichardParticipant Makes sense to me. Oil based it is. Thanks. Author Posts Viewing 3 posts - 1 through 3 (of 3 total) You must be logged in to reply to this topic. Log In Username: Password: Keep me signed in Log In