re: pallet wood good or bad?

I hear you on the brave part. The metal detector works well. It picked up a couple of staples I missed earlier. I think the real danger is an embedded stone. Unless it’s mostly iron, the metal detector won’t pick it up. A thorough visual inspection is absolutely necessary. And thanks for the complement! I have to say, the picture doesn’t do the real color and finish justice. It nearly sparkles as is. I guess it may have something to do with the weathering of the wood. It sucked up the danish oil pretty well.