Polyurethane really makes a piece pop......just finished this little table this morning that I made 2 days ago......sides were cut with my scroll saw.......I first made a template......traced out on a 1x12 piece of pine and cut.....these are 22" tall........stained it red mahogany.......put 2 coats of polyurethane on it sanding in between coats w/220 grit.....this will have a flag in a case displayed on it with a 8x10 picture on shelf underneath..........I am very pleased with the finished product and may inspire me to do something else furniture wise.....comments all welcome.....Thank You.