Powdr, I'm glad you live in Texas where you don't have to worry about rain, really I am, and your 40 years of experience with guns is admirable, even to those of us who have 50 or 60 years of such experience. But few people in the whole country know more about wood finishing and water than our friend Gnoahhh. In addition to many years as a certified gun-crank, he spent a good chunk of his life building and finishing woodwork on boats (which, as you may know, float on water). Take the time to look at some old discussion threads on subjects relating to wood finishes, adhesives, and such matters, and you'll quickly see that you're arguing with a genuine expert.
