WHICH FINISH IS THE BEST!? We test the leading four hard-wax oil finishes!

Which finish is the best? That is the question I had. I started this video with the intention of finding which hard wax oil was the best because that is what I want to use. Instead of taking someone else's word for it I decided to test them out for myself. What you have in this video is a completely unbiased conclusion.

WHY DONT YOU USE LACQUER / POLY / CONVERSION VARNISH ETC.???
The answer..
I worked in a big custom furniture shop before this and that is all they used. If you want to make money and need to crank things out fast then you should use those finishes. They are the industry standard and are well excepted amongst our community. HOWEVER.. I do things on a higher level and my prices reflect that. I personally want the best for the furniture I put out, so top coat finishes are not even an option in my shop. I would consider using those finishes on something like a kitchen cabinet box, but not my furniture.
Why are they bad?
1) When they fail they fail hard. The finish raises/separates from the wood and flakes off.
2) Touch up is not an option. Completely sand off and refinish when they fail or even get a scratch.
3) Aesthetics.. Looks like plastic.
4) They don't wear well.

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