I built my first hand plane a short while ago and used it to flatten the top of my last project. I've used it enough now that I cut the shape yesterday and got it ready to apply a finish. It is a long #7 that I use for flattening table tops. I used the typical lamination method, the cheeks are walnut and the center is maple. I was going to put BLO on it, but I really don't like how it yellows the maple. What finish can I put on it that will not yellow the maple, but will still feel good in my hands?