I made a yard sale buy today of what I was told is a "framing jig." Unfortunately, there's no name brand nor instructions. It's a well machined jig, but it won't help me much if I can't find some instructions. I've looked at it and it's use is NOT obvious to me - I'm not even sure it's a...

I'm looking for a stain/dye that is readily available, for staining/dying hardwood a dark color. I can get Minwax, Cabot, Rust-Oleum and Varathane at my local stores. Anyone have good/bad experience with any of these brands? Thanks!