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Message: <blockquote data-quote="NDwalleyes" data-source="post: 176771" data-attributes="member: 218"><p>Whatever you do, don't use the stain/poly one coat products that are out there....</p><p></p><p>Now, I've had good luck with minwax oil based stains but I think any reputable brand will do. </p><p></p><p>As for finishes, I generally use 3-4 coats of CLEAR oil based poly. The clearer a finish, the harder it will cure, so clear is harder than satin.... </p><p></p><p>There is an argument as to which is harder, oil based or water based finishes. A water based finish is made of 30-40% solids and oil based is 45-50% solids....so in theory oil based should be harder. </p><p></p><p>A harder finish isn't always better either...to me the secret is to take the time to apply 4 coats of clear and then let the surface dry for several days before putting it into use. </p><p></p><p>Some guys say to stay with the same product line/brand for oil and finish but I've never had a problem.</p></blockquote><p></p>

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