Let's make a Trainwreck amp cabinet in London Plane (not walnut as originally thought)

Neilybob

If I do decide to leave it stained red and not wax it then what would I finish it with? 

Airmiles

Monty's do a neutral-coloured wax as well - that's what I use on my FB.
Or, I suspect Altberg Leader Grishttps://www.altberg.co.uk/bootcare/bootcare-products would achieve a similar outcome - it comes in several formulas - Leader Glos is the highest wax content. I've used Leder Gris on a sanded neck and it's been fine, though not especially glossy.
I've also used a Ronseal water-based wax on doors at home - it's lasted 10 years so far - it comes in various colours and degrees of shine https://www.ronseal.com/products/interior-wax/

Rabs

Osmo Oil is really good too

Airmiles

Yes good point - I used that on the hall floorboards - possibly the best of them tbf

Rabs

There is one thing to consider I guess which is that amps do get pretty hot.. Maybe the best finish for an amp should be based on its heat resistance? 

Neilybob

Rabs said:

There is one thing to consider I guess which is that amps do get pretty hot.. Maybe the best finish for an amp should be based on its heat resistance? 

That’s a really good point. I think I have some Crimson finishing oil left over from my last guitar build so I might email Crimson’s Guitars to ask if that is suitable. 

Neilybob

I've totally binned the idea of using Monty's espresso wax as I am loving the merlot. 

Second coat of danish oil applied and left to dry. 

Just need to cut the veneer for the front panel and drill the holes to mount the amplifier and it should be completed.