I am working on a pen that I thought would look neat with the dark blackish color you can get from vinegar/steel wool on oak. I turned the pen down and sanded it smooth, but when I added the solution it didn't turn out great. Some of the grain went very dark, but a lot of it just turned "darkish".
Another (different) piece of oak turned super dark in the same solution after just a couple of minutes. Does turning or sanding a part make it less suitable for this aging method?
Also, if you have any tips on things to avoid going on top of aged oak like that, I'd like to hear it. I'm currently thinking either CA finish, poly, or lacquer.