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The armoire is done. Pix at: http://www.flickr.com/photos/73535978@N04/

I'm very grateful to all who responded to my inquiry about rattle-can
lacquer. After considering the learning curve and all the ways I could
screw up a nice project, I decided to go with old faithful -- Minwax satin
poly.

Leaving tomorrow for delivery to daughter in NYC.

Quite handsome and I'm sure she will be very pleased. It is something she
will treasure as lonf as she lives.

Don't be put off by lacquer, though...it is one if the easiedt finishes -
much easier thanpoly - and is very forgiving since it (and shellac) "melt"
when additional coats are applied.

It also colors the wood somewhat less than varnish (oil) so is useful if you
want to keep things light colored or with less "pop"

dadiOH