Old Guy wrote:

If not, get some water based varnish (Waterlox is one) and try
it. It is pretty clear, with a slight blue tinge. I don't use it a
lot, because I don't like it.

The product known commonly as "Waterlox", "Waterlox Original Sealer and
Finish", is NOT a water based finish.

I can't even find a water based finish on the Waterlox (the brand) website.