started on my second ever instrument last week and here is the result so far ,no one told me it is addictive,i,m finding it fun because i have never used planes and chisels and a spokeshave before,well i have but not to this extent, great enjoyment making the first one,can even play two songs. now i even understand why they say you can never have enough clamps,aint that the truth,any suggestions on how to finish it (paint) i was going to shellac it ?????...............bob