re: Gun Cleaning Box Finish Completed wWith BLO

My appologies, I have been remiss about posting this box after finishing it. Thus far I am staying with a BLO finish, with the exception being those bullet appliques that were finished with amber shellac, metallic Sharpies, and final coated with a clear lacquer for protection against the dissolving properties of the BLO and gun solvents. Did much testing of that to assure color retention. Used hidden magnets for the lid latch, though I think I can improve on that part on future boxes.

I have re-coated with BLO 3x and may continue with that choice, OR I may eventually coat with epoxy. I do like the warmer tone of BLO though…