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Originally Posted by carr914 View Post
I used to use Varnish when I could get it.

Now I only use Oil-Base Polys, but not the Fast-drying crap. Soon, I probably won't be able to get that either. Also I like Tung-Oil. I don't like Min-Wax at all - I think it is the worst product out there. Poly's should get hard, not rubbery. Make sure you let it dry thoughly between coats

Water-based poly's I tried but don't like it at all. Except on colored stains where I wanted a clear finish. W-B doesn't "Amber"

Spray Lacquer, Quick, but not enough prtection and doesn't amber.
Add Japan dryer to speed up drying process and eliminate dust settelment. You can take care of that by sanding between coats.

If you want the amber look, next time try to oil the wood first and apply lacquer.
Old 02-16-2011, 11:13 AM
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