What's the easiest way to make wood shiny? Rub on polyurethane? Or butcher's wax?

Question

I wanted something that doesn't require a brush unless I absolutely have to. Since I want to work right where the furniture is.

Which is shinier ? Rub on polyurethane or butcher's wax? Or maybe just use pledge?

Answer 1

Linseed oil its cheap and can be bought at a health food store and rub it on the wood!

Answer 2

Urine.

Answer 3

I would suggest to use Minwax product, it an be rubbed on with a cloth. It comes in many shades and does an excellent job.

Answer 4

if you want super shiny then go for french polish. This is shellac based and you just polish it over coats of french polish.

you will eventually end up with a mirror finish.

do not attempt to do a large area until you have worked on narrow pieces first as you need to develop a fast technique.

It is the ultimate finish but not as durable as some others

Answer 5

Polyurethane is shiniest, but messy and smelly. Linseed oil (artists quality, no additives) rubbed on with a cloth will make the wood dark and oily but not terribly shiny. Plus it's non-toxic. Paste wax will be a nice gentle sheen. I don't know butchers wax.  These suggestions are for unfinished wood. You can use pledge or lemon oil if the wood already has a sealed finish.