Wood Conditioner or Sanding Sealer

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I'm making a loft bed out of pine. I plan to use orange shellac as the top coat. Which one of the above  would provide a better finish?

[Bope]

Just use the shellac. It will work as the wood conditioner, sanding sealer and top coat all in one.

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Thanks. Over 10 years ago I made Norm's Irish Hutch and I thought that's all I used on it.