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   KiddervilleAcres | Dec 21, 2007 05:46pm | #1

   Dewaxed shellac.  Zinseers Seal Coat would be good.

   Regards,

   Bob @ Kidderville Acres

    

   A Woodworkers mind should be the sharpest tool in the shop!

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   Ckenney | Dec 22, 2007 12:00am | #2

   I disagree. If you want the natural cherry look (which is what I do with all my cherry pieces), there is no need to use a shellac first coat. The first coat of poly will act as a sealer. Sand lightly after the first coat, a couple more, then you're done.

   If you want a deeper initial tone, then a coat of boiled linseed oil will do the trick. (Make sure to let it dry for a few days before continuing)

   Otherwise, let nature do the deeping for you.

   (Nothing against shellac, I use it quite often myself. But why use multiple finishes when you don't need to?)