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   Tim_Kulin | Apr 26, 2001 09:05pm | #1

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   I have used regular old laquer with great results on cherry. It's very forgiving. Truth be told, I use laquer on virtually everything because it's so user friendly. You didn't mention if you want to wipe, brush, or spray on the finish. Laquer is best sprayed, so if you want to use one of the other application methods, another finish might be more appropriate.

   For extra durability, I use a catalized laquer. It has most of the same nice handling properties but is some amount more durable.

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   Danford_C._Jennings | Apr 26, 2001 09:15pm | #2

   *Ed,IMHO, Minwax Wipe On Poly would be the simplest, most durable, and least expensive. You will probably need to apply at least 6 coats. Click on this for more: Danford C. Jennings "Cherry Blotching?" 3/30/01 7:19amHope this helps.Dano

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   Howard_Acheson | Apr 27, 2001 04:11pm | #3

   *You can certainly use the MinWax Wipe-on product but it is very easy to make your own as you need it and save some money. Go here for info and read "Hand Applied Finishes": http://members.home.net/jdkx2/links.htmFor cherry, I like to begin with a coat of boiled linseed oil to "pop" the grain. Let it cure 3-5 days and then overcoat with an interior (short oil) varnish either brushed on full strength, or better yet, wiped on.You may also want to get a copy of Jeff Jewitt's "Great Wood Finishes" which will give you the info to pick the finish that will do what you want, and then lead you through the process.

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   wedgehead | May 20, 2001 08:11pm | #4

   *I was very pleased with Bartleys gel varnish on my cherry kitchen cabinets. I think it really tends to minimize the blotching that you can get with cherry.Hit it with some 220, or better yet a plane or scraper, and three coats seem to be adequate. Can't totally vouch for the durability yet, but my initial impression is it will be good.