Thanks for the reply, Brian. I think I have wet sanded it 6 or 7 times using the Permalyn sealer to fill the grain (2 times each with 320, 400, and 600). It's pretty smooth. I added the Galazan Pre-64 stain to get a slightly more red tint. It didn't change the color much. I'm pleased with it.
I'm leaning towards using the Permalyn sealer or Permalyn finish for the final finish since I have some on hand. I've heard the sealer is basically just a less viscous version of the finish (I'm not sure if that is true or not).
It sounds like I should use a couple of drops at a time and evenly distribute a thin layer over the stock. Maybe rub it in as thin as possible? I'll repeat for a few coats and see how it turns out. I appreciate the input. I'll re-read your post before I get started on the finish next week. I'm sure I will put your "hard to screw it up" theory to the test with these unskilled hands!
Thanks again - Kyle
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