R.W. Behan wrote:

... we'll never use varnish again.

Why not? Varnish is cheaper and easier to use. In my experience, if the
same care is taken, varnish lasts just as long, is no more work, and
looks 499% better. Cetol looks like smeary layer of orange Jell-O (no
disrespect intended to the folks at the Jell-O company). If you ahve
decent looking wood with nice grain, varnish is the only way to go. If
the wood isn't that pretty to start with, a coat of buff paint lasts
much longer than any clear or near-clear coating.

Fresh Breezes- Doug King