I am not a finisher and wasn't sure how to do my varnishing. I have read all of the posts for a long time plus the book I bought "Understanding Finishes". I have mixed bits and pieces together from everything I have read. I am ready for my 4th coat and will put on 6 to 8. This seems to be going ok so far. I did decide to use the POLY varnish. I use Bounty paper towels in three folds to wipe on the varnish. The towels are good quality and I haven't noticed any pieces tearing off. I cut aluminfoil, and wax paper to the shape of the quart can to put into the can to keep the varnish from thickening for storage as I seen mentioned on the board but they sank. So when I finish varnishing I pour some thinner in (guess) and shake it real good for the next varnishing, as also was mentioned on the board. I have had a few runs and found the scraper is the best way to take them off and then finger sand that area. I have sanded the first two varnishing with 150 grit and the next one with 220 as I will do the rest of the coats. I think I will sand the last coat with steel wool of #000 or #0000 and maybe polish a couple months later. With all of my defects on my boat it is surprising how good it looks with varnish.

John