I notice you sanding what grit(s) did you use. Can I assume lightly between every coat. Did you sand the raw wood prior and once after last coat?
Cavebull
Some 150 on the bare wood. Smoothed it out some and knocked the edges down. Splinters and what not.
Some 180 between coats. Very lightly, just to smooth things up a bit.
Some 220 on the last coat.