This section is from the book "Cassell's Cyclopaedia Of Mechanics", by Paul N. Hasluck. Also available from Amazon: Cassell's Cyclopaedia Of Mechanics.
A suitable stain is gamboge, steeped in methylated spirit; this yields a powerful yellow tone. If this, or turmeric, does not suffice, try lemon chrome mixed in 1 part French polish and 3 parts spirits; or a yellow aniline dye, mixed with 3 parts water and 1 part vinegar.
 
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