Questions like these always seem to be somewhat loaded, and of course boring to the readers. But I could really use some advice. I should state right off the bat, I really don't like to do the finishing on a project. I stink at it. Either my staining is blotchy or the finish is runny. I'm sure one problem is that I try something different practically every time. Anyway, I built a crib, (baby is now almost 3 months old, and I need to get this thing DONE) and have it stained. Minwax mahogany stain (brushed on pretty thick, and not wiped to get the color LOML wanted.) My original plan was to use the habor freight HPLV I recently bought. Now, I'm totally second guessing myself. I thought laquer would be a good choice. Is it? Is this a project I want for "test" it out on? Is there a more appropriate finish for a crib? or should I just try to find someone to do this for me.