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Not every finish allows it of course but I find that using a cloth for application always works better than brushing. It means a lot more coats because of the thinness, and also more control for the same reason.
I’ve no experience using a spray gun for this kind of thing.
withered_preacher-
I've tried a cloth before but didn't think the finish was that great - as you say; could be the varnish / cloth or my poor technique.
I'm going to do a couple of test pieces with the sprayer before I start prepping the desk top though.
Won't be doing anything until the temperature hits at least double digits.
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I saw someone on YT using a special glove rather than a cloth to apply finish. Almost as good as the ice cream glove.
(If anyone knows what kind of glove I can use to do this let me know - I get pain in my hands when applying finish with a cloth.)
6.36 in this vid
https://youtu.be/F6p_BNwmWB0?t=396
Soul
Hovis
I'm not massively happy with the satin finish on mine either. Brush applied, three coats w/ sanding in between.
Still planning to sand mine back, address two gaps I missed and use my spray gun to see if that applies the varnish more evenly. Spring job though.