My experience with repairing oil finished stocks versus varnished ones causes me to state that there is no easy way out with either. A nasty scratch on an oil finish is no picnic- requiring a lot of localized prep work with a dab hand if it isn't to be noticed, then mixing and blending in finish to match the surrounding area perfectly. Not much of a benefit over doing the same with a barrier finish, IMO. I stopped buying into that argument long ago. smile