Reddit reviews Title: Waterlox Original Sealer/Finish for Wood, Brick, Stone, Tile & More - 1 Quart (TB 5284)
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DURABLE WATERPROOFING: Penetrates and waterproofs when used as a finishing system in multiple coats on its own or in conjunction with Waterlox Original Satin Finish or Waterlox Original High Gloss Finish.MEDIUM SHEEN: Produces a medium sheen appearance (75° gloss level when finished; fades to a 50-55° gloss level in 3-6 months)LONG-LASTING: Forms a protective yet elastic finish against common household spills, moisture and foot trafficVERSITLE: Our most versatile product. Many customers use only this product for all coats of finishTIME-TESTED: Our oldest and truly “original” product, since 1910
It's a brand of Tung oil finish.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B009LKWLJI/
It's a tung oil varnish mix, so it pops the grain and builds pretty fast. You can apply it over stain if you want, but I'd see how the maple pops with tun before deciding to stain.
As mentioned, it's pricey (like $30/quart https://www.amazon.com/Title-Waterlox-Original-Sealer-Finish/dp/B009LKWLJI/ref=sr_1_5?keywords=waterlox&qid=1571064212&sr=8-5) but near bulletproof once you're done. As it's designed to react to itself, there's no 'sand between coats' required or anything else required, which makes it faster to apply.
https://www.waterlox.com/project-help/guide?id=9eff2fa9-c7bc-4cf4-972a-5d19faccfbc8
The only hiccup I've had is that it skins over quick if you don't use bloxygen or the like to keep the air out of the can.
I looked up Waterlox after your suggestion. For anyone interested here is a link to it.
And another link for anyone buying it (not an affiliate link).
Probably not. Check a local paint store, sometimes they stock wood finishes, else Woodcraft/Rockler if there is one near you or online.