Finally got the boards serialized (first 3 of 100), then wiped on the first coat of Watco Daniah oil (light walnut shade) straight up. Tomorrow, the remaining coats will be a 1/3 polyuerathane to 2/3 Danish oil.

Should take about 5 coats or so til the sheen looka about right.

All that's left to do before final stain and finish is to serialize the boards with this 1/2" metal punch set. Should have it in a few days.

Just got the brass headed barnding iron. Instructions say to heat it up with a propane torch for 3 minutes or so.....





.....then try it out on a scrap piece of wood....






....and the reults...