Dan, Looks like you did a great job on the picture posting and an even better job on the spinny things:icon_thum. I like the finish:eusa_clap. What is it?
The finish is just over the counter friction polish. Before I put any finish or even any type of wax on things that have beeb sanded on the lathe I take it off the lathe and use the first two stages (wheels) of the Beal Buffing System. It seems to get all of the sanding dust out of the wood pores and the finish always seems to look clearer.