On Wed, 15 Nov 2006 15:56:31 -0500, skeez
wrote:

check out the pen turners sites and look at CA finishing. super hard
finish and can be finnish sanded with micro mesk down to 12000 grit
for a real good shine. CA isnot afected by bodily fluids much and will
hold up much longer the poly.

Thanks for the interest, skeez- but the spar poly has held up just
great for the last year and a half. (In spite of the fact that my
hands are often dirty when driving home) In fact, it's done nothing
but get smoother and shinier over time. The cherry has darkened
nicely as well, and still no checks or warping.

It's a nice project for anyone who spends a lot of time in the car,
and wants a little piece of the shop along for the ride.

Still wondering how this one floated back up to the surface, though!