I'm making a hall table for a charity event. I'm using Ash for the frame with a Pommele Makore veneered panel on top edged with Ash. I'm trying to decide how to finish it. I have on hand: Shellc, Waterlox Original, General Finishes Arm-R-Seal, Behlen Gel Finish, spray Lacquer, BLO, Tung Oil (real), and General Finishes High Performance (waterborne).

Some people have mentioned applying a dye or stain to the Makore to bring out the grain, but I have finished similarly figured Quilted Maple before using just Shellac or Arm-R-Seal and it comes out beautifully.

As for the Ash, it's versatile. I know I can do just about anything to it.

I'd really love some comments from anyone who has used Makore before. Thanks...