[Nathan Slingerland]

Really helpful - thank you for the pictures!

OK - here goes...

• The part I'm most curious about is how do you apply the sealer and clear lacquer?
  

• For the grain filler step, which one do you use?
  

• For the stain on the main part of the cabinet are you applying it with a cloth?
  

• Did you need to sand between any of the steps?
  

This is my understanding of the overall process - does it any way reflect reality? 
I tried matching up with the photos:

1. Strip

[2nd picture in post #1]

2. Grain fill

[4th picture in post #1]

2b. Sand (?)

3a. Stain
-Wiping Wood Stain 'Medium dark walnut' on everything except for front center and wings.

3b. Toner
-Ultra Classic Toner 'Golden Oak' on front center and wings

[2nd picture in post #9]

3c. Airbrush (blend/highlight)
-Wiping Wood Stain 'Extra dark walnut' used to tone front panel mini wings and center darker, fade on bottom moldings and arch

[4th picture in post #9]

4. Sealer
-E-Z Vinyl Sealer

5. Decals (?)

6. Clear lacquer
-Buffcote Lacquer (optionally mixed with Classic Instrument Lacquer)

<let dry a while>

7. Wet sand and buff out
-If using piano/instrument lacquer in Step #6