re: Finish question

I know I’m late, but Top Choice: make your own shellac. 1-1/2 pound cut. I’ve used every type of finish imaginable, including sprayed Dupont Imron paint. But because shellac is old and not trendy, I never used it until I revitalized my part-time woodworking. I keep a cup of shellac mixed all the time now and it’s my only choice for nice stuff. 2 coats and steel wool. 1 final coat, steel wool and then Renaissance wax.