Eric, I think the type of finish you are looking for needs to be much more "organic" than what you might be used to. BTY not exposing end grain is a definite plus. I would suggest you learn about oil based finishes. I'm a big fan of linseed oil finish, but it is work to apply correctly and you need to be aware of spontaneous combustion if you leave oil soaked ragged sitting around in cans or Tupperware. We just finished applying an oil finish to the quarter sawn old growth Douglas Fir floor we installed in our bedroom and are very happy with it. It called Pro Oil and is made in Germany. It's impregnated with emulsified beeswax so it needs buffed immediately after its applied. It has a low luster and incredible visual depth, and is totally repairable. Rude E Helping put the *Shine* on HP On Nov 10, 2010, at 11:16 PM, Hammarberg, Eric wrote: > I have done a fair amount of woodworking and cabinet making but have usually used water based polyurethanes to finish as most work was done in my NYC apartments. I am now moving up to furniture making and have a suburban house, basement, garage and backyard at my disposal. I plan on starting with a dining table of cherry veneer with a solid maple edging. I will not be staining any of the wood and there will not be any exposed end grain (if that matters). > > The table will be used for our daily dining as well as homework and other activities including Easter Egg Coloring, Pumpkin Carving, etc. so I would like a tough waterproof finish that is repairable. It would also make me feel better if the finish were eco-friendly and my family would like low odor. In other words, the perfect finish! > > I was wondering if any of you experienced folks could give me your preferences, suggestions, recommendations and thoughts on finishes and manufacturers. > > Thanks! > > Eric Hammarberg > Vice President > Thornton Tomasetti > 51 Madison Avenue > New York, NY 10010 > T 917.661.7800 F 917.661.7801 > D 917.661.8160 > [log in to unmask] > www.ThorntonTomasetti.com > > <><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><> > > The information in this email and any attachments may contain > > confidential information that is intended solely for the > > attention and use of the named addressee(s). This message or > > any part thereof must not be disclosed, copied, distributed > > or retained by any person without authorization from the > > addressee. If you are not the intended addressee, please > > notify the sender immediately, and delete this message. > > <><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><> > > > > -- > **Please remember to trim posts, as requested in the Terms of Service** > > To terminate puerile preservation prattling among pals and the uncoffee-ed, or to change your settings, go to:http://listserv.icors.org/archives/bullamanka-pinheads.html -- **Please remember to trim posts, as requested in the Terms of Service** To terminate puerile preservation prattling among pals and the uncoffee-ed, or to change your settings, go to: <http://listserv.icors.org/archives/bullamanka-pinheads.html>