All,
I'm finishing up a corner shelf that fits on top of a desk for a buddy
at work. Construction is 3/4 birch ply with 2" Poplar edging. He would
like it stained to match a (faux) teak desk. I just put on a coat of
Minwax water based sealer and realize I may have limited my stain
options. The can indicated "use a Minwax water based stain". I'm sure
the Minwax part is marketing but can I use an oil based stain over this
finish? I assume I'll use poly over that for the durability he's
looking for.

"Before the Norm related slap poly on it" flames MY project for the
wife and me are two new Arts and Crafts style cherry nightstands with
Garnet shellac finishes

Allen
Catonsville, MD