With the black applied and the masking removed. This finishing system uses a clear sealer as the base for opaque colors so it looks like a dry application but it isn't entended to have a sheen like nitro would at this point. This water based stuff takes some getting use to.
Here's a tight shot of the binding before easing the edge.
And, after level sanding the top and easing the edge to reveal a bit of maple on the top.
Clear coats tonight!!!!