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use a large soft bristled polishing mop apply a thinned sanding sealer coat of normal dewaxed shellac(with or without a little talc to fill grain), followed by building up the layers (lightly cutting them back with 1000+ paper in between). 3 layers is all I usually use, depending on how the piece looks. That should be all that's needed, but if you want you can cut back the final coat to a dry shine or alternatively use 0000 steel wool and wax to give a more subdued gloss/satin feel that is second to none.
I've decidedto go with this method, thanks Eastie.