I am just finishing the construction of a TV stand, with the shelves made of Baltic Birch and the rest various pieces of Mahogany from my father-in-law’s basement. I don’t have a lot of finishing experience, but in the past have used diamond coat Varathane with decent results, but now I want to try a new finish and technique. I’m considering rubbed shellac with a tinted paste wax finish. I haven’t been able to find the dewaxed shellac sanding sealer nearby (Courtenay area) but understand with Mahogany the pores should be filled.
I don’t have a sprayer and my workplace is somewhat dusty.
The finish should;
-Look incredible
-Retain the contrast between the BB and Mahogany
-Somewhat blend the Mahogany as some pieces are different shades
-(Ideally) not yellow the BB.
I have done a fair amount of book research but frequently have trouble sourcing the parts; shellac and paste wax won’t be a problem.
Can anyone offer advice or recommendations on the finish I’m considering or other finishes, such as Dan’s Magic Mix? Will shellac, sanded liberally in the first couple of coats, fill the pores of the Mahogany?

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