I have used a mixture of polyurathane, linseed oil and thinner and often some dryer for my stocks for a number of years. I think some good stock guys will do a mixture of bar top varnish
with the oil, maybe and thinner. I think they might first use the varnish as a filler, then sand back to almost bare wood. It would be interesting to see the advantages of the bar top varnish over poly. I was in the hardware store today and the only thing I saw that was close to bar top varnish was Marine Spar Varnish.
I am happy with the results I am getting (doing 18-25 very thin coats with some wet sanding here and there) but am always willing to try something in hopes it will be even better. Thanks!
