Hi All
I can't compliment enough the great comments on this site, they cover all the aspects of a question, I recently bought some Min-wax brush on lacquer, and really did not know what I was getting into, tried to use it with some disastrous results, streaks, brush marks, and some globing, don't get me wrong, nothing against the product, I take full blame for my poor results. I should have turned to Lumber jocks before my purchase, it would have saved me some trouble, and time. I make mostly small decorative boxes, and for my purposes the poly gives a more controllable finish ( I just do a box or two at a time, so setting up for spraying is not practical), I keep the project perfectly level and do just one side at a time, to get a mirror finish after the third coat, yes, time consuming, and the yellow tint of the poly, similar to the tint of natural stain, it brings out the best in some woods. Poly or Lacquer, I say as stated by some, it is dependent on the project, personal requirements, taste, and a number of other factors. Make the research on what your particular needs and tastes are, and then make the choice for each project. Keep working and sharing It's Mic Woodworker