Sanded four spots on the bottom to the same finish as the top (up to 5,000 grit).
Will use these four spots to test four different finishes.
Due to the fine sanding, the wood is polished and shiny.
This is test spot #1.
Test spots 2 & 3.
Test spot #4.
Spot #1: Watco cherry finish Danish oil
Spot #2: Formby's Tung Oil Finish
Spot #3: Howard Restor-A-Finish
Spot #4: Meguiar's automotive wax
I like the Danish oil the best (slightly warm color).
The Formby's is the next best...
