How to stain butcher block

This butcher block top turned out so good! I love that the stain enhanced the natural grain and look of the piece. Originally I had stained this to be a standing desk top, but ended up passing it off to a friend for their office project.
Confession: This was my second time trying to stain a butcher block because the first time was an epic fail!
What I learned through this process is that water based stains dry way more quickly than oil. When staining, you let the stain sit for a little bit before wiping it off. The water based stain I tried dried so fast that I couldn't apply an even coat before wiping off. I'm sure more skilled woodworkers could make it work, but if you are anything like me (a newbie) I suggest trying oil based stain! It dries much slower which helps gives you some extra wiggle room to get the stain even and consistent.
Products used:
Birch butcher block - rstyle.me/+PRhLDO7iRwsvLfJAVv...
Sanding block - amzn.to/3Q4FRFW
Tack Cloth - amzn.to/3Y187xO
Foam brushes - amzn.to/3DjyVRT
Pre-stain conditioner - rstyle.me/+YWpIsw21Olgb-7n-L_...
Early American Stain - rstyle.me/+Sb0t7l_babfUi1jR8g...
Fast drying poly - rstyle.me/+ythP2_O1ss-gOITfPW... (make sure the stain drys (maybe wait till the next day) completely before using this poly as it is water based and the stain is oil
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[@duncanstaples9668]

Very helpful!!! Thank you!

[@donnaburnham8146]

Very good video! Better than the ones with many views. You explain the steps required in detail. Well done!

[@kasandraramirez2129]

your video should have wayyy more views! this was INCREDIBLY HELPFUL!

[@carrierussell9224]

That's beautiful! I absolutely adore butcher block. I have a 6x3' kitchen island that I actually use as a cutting surface. No stain, but I do use a food-grade mineral oil/wax combo to keep it in good shape (not as often as I should, but ...).
I'm new to your channel, but love it (and your ytshorts!). Keep up the great work!

[@PAfarmboy]

Wow Dawson I thought that color looked great. Can't wait to see what you choose for yourself.

[@yole]

How long do you have to wait before each coat of stain?

[@jcon6115]

The color you picked looks really nice.
What type of wood is the butcher block?

[@MacHacker83]

Did you sand the final coat before using the paper bag?