Just got the first piece sanded and primed.
Pretty straight but has some grooves from when it was planed.
Guide coated and ready to block.
Used my air long board and 80 grit paper.
Blocked til the guide coat was gone and sanded smooth with 120 grit on a 6" DA. Turned out pretty straight.
Primed with one wet coat of Benjamin Moore's Fresh Start Latex primer, thinned with water to soak in and raise the grain better. I'll let this dry and lightly knock the top down with 120 grit and reprime it.