Ask and you shall receive!....lots of great info, and I'll folllow the advice on the clear water based poly. I've been interested in experimenting with it anyway. I've done a lot of work with pre-cat laquers, but don't currently have access to the equipment. My shop equipment is very limited right now. You recommend the Minwax brand, is the satin preferable to gloss, or better to build up with gloss and rub the finish down to satin? Is the siliconized wax a liquid type? Thanks! Jerrod