Jim - I don't want to take this off track, but I was thinking that you might like that great Featherweight even more if you stripped the shiny finish and rubbed in several coats of Tung oil. That excellent wood would certainly look just as fine, and the oil finish would not be as reflective.
What do you think?
Tongue oil is good stuff, but a rather high percentage of folks are allergic to it. Verify your tolerance for it before you go and pickle a stick with it!
