Thanks,
The photos in post 117 it has 3 coats of waterbased urathane on it. That's the way it's staying for now. I want people to know its wood. I may put some graphics on it some day to dress it up but for now the exterior is complete less the canopy which is not necessary for testing. Yea the hardware is nice. I just hope it's reliable. I should probably order a few more cables from him.