Given that no finish is a "one size fits all" I expect that most turners
have
settled on just a very few finishes that they use most of the time. I use a
50/50 mix of gloss Deft and laquer thinner about 80% of the time and then
polish with the Beal system. With this mix, I can vary the sheen as needed
depending on other factors. What are your most often used finishes? Why do I
ask? I have a program coming up for my woodturners group on finishing. We
have three presenters who each use a different method. I would like to see if
there is any general agreement among the wise men and ladies of this group.
GCS
BRBR

I do as you do most of the time. Occasionally I'll use Watco danish oil if I
want the oil look, and if the piece is likely to come into contact with water
I'll use either Minwax wipe-on poly or Lee Valley Polymerized Tung Oil Sealer,
several coats.
-Jim Gott-
San Jose, CA