Hey Slayer, just caught up with this thread.

I found it interesting that it took so long to dry since your in WA, being hot with no humidity.

Anyway, just be careful with the final coats that you don't lay it as thick as you did with the intensifying coats. wait for each coat to dry/cure before putting the next finish coat on.

As for the neck, heres a helpful vid. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cyXO...9mmu8Ff0a_opOv

You wont be able to check the nut properly until you set the neck. I would, in the meantime check that your frets are level.