Changeling
Thanks for the kind words.
I don't mind showing any problems I have along the way and I will be the first to admit a screw up on my part.
As for the finish it will be Satin Polly
I done the final sanding on the riser and washed it with Acetone to get any surface oil out, then got it sealed. I used some really high tech stuff to seal it namely super glue and used a tool thats old as man kind to apply it namely my finger, just had to make sure I did not stop any movement and become part of the riser
I still have some sanding to do before I can put the finish on but let me tell you this if you think that piece of wood looked good before just wait till you see it with the finish on, it is some of the most beautiful wood I have ever had the pleasure to use