Thanks guys, I'm really happy with the results so far too, a lot to do with all the info around here, thanks!
Total coats as Simon says: 3 to 4 total body coats per can.
I first spray left to right and then up and down, till I get the lacquer to form a white-ish colour, but not more so it'll pull runners. (With the stand I made I can always make sure the surface is somewhat level to prevent this from happening)
Initially I thought 3 cans would be enough, but I have that high spot in the veneer that I wanted to be sure to cover and even though I used the ebony timbermate as grain filler on the back, I had a lot of pores/grain to fill with the lacquer. I am thinking the temperature increase from winter (3 months ago when I did the filler) to now finishing has caused the filler to shrink a fair bit.
@FCD, How many cans are you in?