So I think I have talked SWMBO into letting me use genuine Honduran mahogany instead of African on my upcoming end tables project (she still wants to see some Jatoba samples though). If I'm going to go to the expense of using color matched Honduran, I want it to achieve that classic amberish brown color as naturally(no dye or stain) as possible. These pieces are going to experience moderate abuse (spills etc) I want a decently protective finish that can be replenished.
What does everyone recommend?
off the top of my head I was thinking:
1. BLO to warm the wood if needed
2. shellac as a sealer & grain filler (might neet to experiment with a purpose made filler)
3. Some type of Lacquer