Some of ya might have seen these boxes before in different stages of their build. I did a thread on the beveling process.
I've been eyeballin' this stuff on the top shelf at the (not so) local woodworker's supply joint.... and bit off and got some. Behlen's Stringed Instrument Lacquer. Heard it was good and the guy in the store had a guitar hangin' on the wall that he just finished with it and explained real good what to do. So, I thought I'd share here.
I'm no finishing expert, just having fun... I do like finishing with the rattle can lacquers and after two coats....what a difference this stuff is.
This picture is about 20 minutes in to the 2nd coat. Directions say to do 3 coats an hour apart, which I did tonight..... After 24 hours, sand with 600 and do 3 more coats..... repeat process until you have 9-12 coats. Wait a week and buff out with rottenstone or automobile rubbing compound (that's what the guy in the store used on his guitar)....
If ya'all want, I can take a picture after the 3 coats over the next couple of days.... or wait until it's done and put together... up to ya'all.