Today will be spray on spar urethane day.
Dont wanna rub in any finish on top of this stain or else it lift and smear no matter how well it appears to have set up in the wood.

Seal it all up 1 or 2 light coats.
Let it dry "hard" over night.
Some very light 600 sanding tomorow and advoid checkering
Light clean with damp rag.

Then tape up the checkering.
Put maybe 2 to 3 light coats on it.

And call a "improved" factory finish.
Bout the best I can go for.......

Oh well trial and error.
Not afraid to share the process of it all.
😁😁😁

I wont never work with birch or maple again thats for sure.
PITA........

Last edited by renegade50; 07/29/21.