The main purpose of this post, besides a pretty pen, is to link to a video of the finishing process.
I want to thank Jim C for getting started in the right direction and also to Alton for the beautiful wood.
As soon as I can I'll post the link to the video.
Thanks. It was a real PITA with the iPhone positioned to be right in my way almost the whole time, especially when I applied the first thin coat. Darn CA was flying all around.