Hi all,

I'm a first time builder and I have a TL-1HA inbound. While I wait for delivery I thought I'd plan the finish. There's so much conflicting information on the internet that I'm finding planning this out quite confusing. I think I have a plan but then I read something that contradicts it and it all goes out the window.

My latest idea is to:

  1. Grain fill with some black tinted grain filler and sand back.
  2. Stain with Crimson stain - wire wool back
  3. Some coats of sanding sealer (sand?)
  4. Tru-oil coats
  5. Wet sand and polish


Does my plan sound reasonable? I'd like to keep the finish thin and smooth with some level of gloss or high sheen.

Any tips?
Thanks,
Ben