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Tru-Oil versus Linseed. I find Tru-Oil gives a more durable finish with virtually no ongoing maintenance. I do apply Birchwood Casey Wax occasionally. Linseed gives a more traditional deep luster...

The only time I have had a "tacky" finish was on one stock where I tried Danish Oil. I don't think it was the fault of the Danish Oil though just I hadn't neutralised the paint remover correctly....

Yeah, done a couple of "quick" (purists would say rough) overhauls with polyurethane. Rubbed existing finish back a bit with 4 naught steel wool. Gave the stock a good rub down with methylated...