10-27-2020, 08:01 AM
I made an A/C headboard that had 40 spindles. I prefinished them because I knew it would be a pain to stain. I found that it was the only way to do them. Got great stain and finish look on them. As for panels - seeing that I have seen a lot of panels that show an unfinished line at times I always stain and put at least one coat of finish - mostly 2. It's easier to get a good stain on them when out.