I’ve tried lots of finishes with my projects. Some I’ve liked a lot, some I haven’t. Here’s my list of what I’ve tried, and what I liked or disliked about them:
Minwax Oil Based Wood Stain
Minwax Water Based Wood Stain
Watco Danish Oil
Sam Maloof Oil Finish
Formby Tung Oil Finish
Minwax Wood Sheen
Minwax Wipe On Poly
Tried and True Finish
Johnson’s Paste Wax