I am leaving the top clamped up for a few days just to make sure the joint is really set. Next I am going to flatten the back and give it a few coats of finish It will be the only chance to do this before the final finishing. I am opting for a tung oil finish because thats all I have in the cupboard. Its also been a very reliable finish on my knives and doesn't stink the place out. I am only going to take the level of finishing to blade finish no sanding for me it's too dusty and slow. I may just finish off any plane tracks with the cabinet scraper.