Just realised how lazy I have been with this diary, so I figured it was time for some updates.

After my experiments with an alternative stain didn't work out, I opted to make this my 'Aussie Axe'. First I stained the front with some left over Dark Onyx Wudtone, to pop the grain:



I also stained the back and sides with some Wattyl Cedar (which is quite a nice colour, if I'm honest):



More updates later.