WoodJunky

Merry Christmas and a happy new year to everyone

I like the idea of using them as a letter opener Got a pattern for one so might have to put it on my to do list

I would like to wish Crash and everyone a Merry Christmas as well

you have done a great job Thanks for sharing

That looks really good well done!!!

that turned out real nice well done!!

Mine is in the garage as well

Wow!!!! That really looks fantastic that will certainly draw a crowd at the craft show

you have done a great job well done

You have certainly done a great job well done and thanks for sharing

You did a fantastic job on the repair work came out great in the end, well done

Congratulations on such a Great job John ! and I have to say as well that is definately a lot of money and for a good cause as well Well Done

Great work Eagledrum will look forward to seeing it when its framed

Clock looks really good, you have done a great job congratulations on the first place and reserve champion thanks for sharing

If you are staining wouldn't it be better if you used veneered mdf , might be a bit dearer but at least you will be able to stain it and get the finish you are looking for. I use mdf and I usually paint it which gives me a good uniform finish and covers up any unevenness. For the edges well, as you say "the cut edges soak up paint like its going out of fashion", don't think there is much you can do Paint usually fills it so maybe a few thick coats of clear may do the same.