Hey Jim,
When you get a chance, it would be great to see a picture of the bamboo board you've been painting with different stains.
Thanks again for your time this past weekend at AK Fest. It was a real joy talking with you and checking out your gear. If you recall, I was eyeing the HT2-TLs vs the STs. I love them both but definitely liked the HT2-TLs more and could see getting them if I get the right space in my house. I mentioned I was moving in the fall (to OR) and I'm going to ATTEMPT to hold off my purchase until we buy a house this summer or early fall so I know exactly what I'm dealing with. Until then, I'm going to keep reading, thinking, and checking out finishes and I'm leaning heavily towards bamboo and would LOVE to see ye ol' stick!
Earthbound, it was great to meet you. Enjoy your new babes when they show up. I'm jealous!
Mike