One thing on the beeswax application; be sure to heat the stock independant of putting on the wax. In other words, give the stock a good heating before applying wax, as you heat test now and then t see if the wax will melt when it touches the stock. A heat gun will do fine but takes time and is rather localized, other ways will work too just don't scorch it. On the stock I just finished with beeswax I clamped the heat gun in a vice and just stood there heating and moving the stock for an even heat build up in it. You will see the wax soak into the wood when you begin with the wax, but at some point it will stop and began to build on the surface. I moved that surface wax around with an inexpensive paint brush for a while with the heat gun in my hand, then wiped the excess wax off the stock while it was still warm with canvas then paper shop towels. The result is a pleasing low sheen. It is not hard to do, have fun.
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