Pallet Bench Part 2

I revisited the pallet bench build of summer 2012.  I decided to sand off last years stain and try to create a less gold, more natural look.

Here is how it looked after a winter and my accidental gold stain.

Most of the bench sanded (by hand) and working my way up the back rest.  

Here the front is almost all sanded. It looks much better already.  

Notice 1994 Nokia at the ready

One more shot, completely sanded (or as sanded as it will ever be).

I decided to go with a Plyurethane varnish.  I am hoping this will give a clear, but not shiny finish.  I want to see the natural pallet wood.  

Here is a close shot, the varnish is still wet.  

The varnish is still wet, but the bench is looking less gold and a little more rustic.  

Here is an overall shot the varnish is still wet, but the natural colors are showing better.