I posted a while back about tear-out with this bowl. I've finished turning without needing any stabilization, etc and now its been sitting on my bench for months. I'd like to apply a finish and was wondering about Antique Oil Finish. I think I've read about somebody SOAKING in AO rather than the typical application. Has anybody soaked in AO? Do you have any other recommendations now that it is sanded and ready to finish? I guess I could spray lacquer. I think that shellac would just be a mess with the voids but could be corrected on this. The wood is very dry and light weight. I didn't re-measure but it's about 8x4"

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