Leon wrote:

You should really look at Old Masters Gel varnish. Gels are so hassle
free that you can actually apply to work on a dusty work surface. The
only trick is to apply, and Immediately wipe off the excess, and then
again immediately give a lite buffing.
And at that moment you can almost toss a hand full of saw dust on it
with no worries.
When dry to touch app allpy the next coat 5 hours later or 5 weeks
later, with no sanding.
I have been using gel varnishes almost exclusively since 1989. Oddly
however they only come in a semigloss/satin finish.

I guess I'm going to have to give the Gel varnish a try - just to try it if
nothing else. All I've ever used in my life is the standard paint on poly.
It seems there is quite a difference between it and the Gel type varnishes.
Oh God - more to learn...

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-Mike-