I did my first stained piece, it just has stain but (Rose wood) I think I kinda like stain. I might have chosen a lighter stain, a little dark for me. The better half and Scott chose the color.
Do I lightly sand before the varathane goes on or after the first coat of varathane.? I am going to brush it.
Bob the CNC router has not taken a back est.

See it behind, table.
Have a great day
John