Ron Swanson's alter ego, Nick Offerman, is a woodworker in real life. Offerman did a woodworking DIY Q&A on YouTube. What type of wood does he say never to stain?
Answer Red Oak
This may just be a preference, but Offerman says to never stain red oak. He suggests that if you're going to stain wood, use something cheaper, like poplar.
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