All the dye work is complete in this photo. No top coats have been applied. The grain is rather subdued.

With a single coat of oil to the maple, the grain comes to life and begins to show its true depth! The left side seems more heavily figured than the right due to the viewing angle.

“And remember, if you’re not sure about something, rub it against a piece of paper. If the paper turns clear, it’s your window to weight gain!”