I am ready to start finishing the dresser shown in the attachnent. Material is maple. My plan is to washcoat with two coats of sand and seal, then apply two coats of gel (Bartleys - color unknown), multiple coats of poly, scuff sanding with progressively higher grit, then polishing it off with Menzerna. A neighborhood refinisher has volunteered to spray lacquer. I have not been a 'sprayer' to date so I don't know what the results will be.
Since I don't consider finishing as one of my long suits, I am soliciting any comments that would improve either my approach or my results. TIA John.