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Oh, yeah for removing the loose bark you probably want to do the steel wire first, then the nylon to remove any dust or small flakes. You could also do steel wool, but depending on how rough the surface is it might shred and leave little bits behind.
For an irregular surface like this you might also consider spray polyurethane for finishing, it will be easier to apply and the surface doesn't have to be perfectly smooth.