The finish is as in most of my stuff, oil and wax. 7 coats of Danish sanded to 1200 wet and dry and waxed using 0000 steel wool for the first 2 coats. Brought to the sheen I want using old T-Shirts. The non cotton type as it generates just a little more heat and smooths it like the proverbial baby's derriere. Takes 2 weeks to apply the finishes.