On Mon, 19 Mar 2007 17:15:53 -0800, Larry Blanchard
wrote:

BTW, I've tried a swipe coat of clear Watco under the shellac, as some have
said the combination "pops" the grain more. My eyes can't tell that the oil
has added anything on the cherry/walnut/alder/maple I've tried it on.

The swipe goes under the WB on maple, birch, etc....

Under the shellac, you use more, as now you're looking to add color,
say to QSWO...