"Ba r r y" wrote in message
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I need finish suggestions for a useful project I completed today.

Should I allow it to build a patina with use, or stain and age it from
the get go?

I don't want to mess it up, as the project was completed entirely with
hand tools on locally grown wood. They don't just hand these things
out at paint stores!

http://www.bburke.com/wood/project.jpg


Nice work! Did you make it from plans?
The wrong finish can diminish the value also. I'd go natural and let it
build a patina. Anything else is too risky IMO.