The Sprintronic - Clock with Laser Cut Case

Step 3 Staining and Finishing the Case

If you have laser cut your case pieces they will most likely have some areas where smoke from the cutting process has left a stain on the wood. The way I addressed this was to lightly sand the wood to minimize the smoke stains. I then stained and finished the wood with a wipe-on varnish. The stain camouflages any remaining smoke stain and enhances the beauty of the wood.

Staining and finishing the case is an optional step. It slows the project down, since you have to wait for them both to dry, however the results are in my opinion well worth it. 

STEPS:
     Sand
     Stain
     Wait for stain to dry
     Buff with soft cloth
     Wipe on the varnish
     Wait for the varnish to dry
     Repeat with 2nd coat of varnish
     Buff with soft cloth