On Mon, 07 Feb 2005 23:38:17 GMT, "stoutman" wrote:

My recent dissatisfaction with poly stems from several problems that arise
for me that are difficult to combat. Drips, peeling, difficult to repair,
cutting through the finish with pumice etc. Also I don't like the "plastic
feel" of poly. Having not tried too many finishes, I wanted to try
something that was easy to apply. After flipping through my copy of
"Understanding wood finishing" by Flexner, I decided on a tung oil/urethane
mix. I applied 2-coats and I was happy with the results. In the future I
think I might give shellac a go.

There ya go- that makes more sense now. I've been playing with
shellac for the last six months or so, and it's definately worth a
look as an alternative to poly, IMO. Of course, there's really
nothing wrong with a good laquer, either. Both of them seem to
eliminate that "plastic feel" and make a really nice hard, shiny coat.
Shellac repairs easily, and I've never had it peel.
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