Here's a photo after a few hours of drying. Not sure when I'll get back to it but just a final sand and final stain coat before I spray on sanding sealer and get to the finishing stage.

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I'm much happier with the water-based stains over the DT oil stains. But truth be told the biggest issue was the final oil step with DT. So I'll see how I go with the finishing oil from TLC. I am going to take my time!

All of my hardware and replacements parts have arrived so I am set to go.

I just need to work out how to make white binding look like cream