Originally Posted by
MountainDevil54
Ive heard of that before! Sounds very interesting.
I got both lock mortises shaped tonight and boy is my thumb feeling it now. I still have to do some sanding on the lock side of the stock and then whisker with 220 grit before i stain it. Did a test stop and holy smokes that honey maple should look nice! I plan on possibly applying 3 coats and then call it. I dont want this wood very dark at all. There is waaaaay to much pretty stuff that needs to be shown!
Are you gonna just use the Honey Maple and leave it alone without a Schlaque? I prefer the non schlaque look to the shinny one, it looks more natural. 220 grit sounds a little course, why not some 1500 or 2000 grit wet sand paper to give that Baby a real smooth finish.
(BP)