Quote Originally Posted by brian zawatsky View Post
...Any suggestions?
With that grain, it won't need much 'in the wood' to pop - and I bet it will have plenty of depth with virtually any finish with even a little oil in it .

My favorite for B.Walnut is(was) Formby's tung oil, but it has changed(?) in the last few years. I haven't kept up with the corporate side of the product line, so not sure of the cause. This is if you want it to finish dark!

To get a lighter color finish, but nearly same depth, I've taken to just using clear shellac.