re: AC Six Part 5: Wheels, tires, Steering wheel, and other miscellaneous parts

PapaDave - thank you for the explanation. Cheaper and better for the purpose is a winning combination. Will admit I try to avoid staining as I have not found my results to be satisfactory (e.g., blotchy). For the type of projects I work on, typically I am able to select woods that provide the color contrasts naturally.  If I ever need black, I'll hopefully remember this info!  Looking forward to seeing the next steps.