For those who are waiting on the completion of this project, you are not alone. I'm ready myself. Right now, its been to hot to get outside and doing some more sanding. So, I'm waiting for the weather to be on my side right now. I did mark up the places to route for the pickups. I'll probably get those done when I get back from out of town next week. I've decided that I'm going to finish this baby with a couple of coats of tru oil, buff out, then let it shine. I don't think I'm going to stain the red wood.