let me second what Derek said - in fact you can make it simpler:

want cold and shiny - use lacquer
want soft and warm - use oil
want "natural" use karnuba wax only

you can go crazy with finishes - form and grain are generally more
important, but folks seem really impressed with ultra high gloss, which is
what Lacquer excells at.


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Most wood finishes work on most species. There exceptions, such as oil
finishes not curing on exotic woods with resin in them, but for the
most part anything goes.




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