Bob N wrote:

Speaking just for myself, I can't stand the look of water-based poly. On
high wear or spill-prone pieces I use Waterlox, a tung-oil based varnish.
I like the look and feel of it - very clear, not yellow or blue, nor thick
and plastic either.

Thanks for the reply!

I'm definitely a "likes the finish inside the wood, not on top of the
wood" kinda guy. But all the oil finishes I've read about require waxing
as the final step and maintenance. Is that not the case with Waterlox?