As the hobbiest woodworker, I had a friend call me last night about
finishing a table top for his Super Bowl party on Sunday. Not the handiest
guy, he apparently stripped off the finish and restained with some kind of
oil based stain, not sure what stain or type of wood. The wood is dull and
where does he go from here? I suggested Waterlox Original and then gloss.
If good enough for floors, it should work for table top and have dry times
for several coats before Sunday. He rejected that as too expensive and too
hard to find.

An hour later I got a second call from him at Home Depot (purveyor of only
the best wood finishing products). He was looking at Watco Teak Oil. I've
used their Danish oil on woodturning pieces with success, but had no
experience with the Teak Oil. Due to time parameters I said go for it,
putting on several coats before Sunday. I assume it is a varnish oil mix
and should pop the grain pattern a bit. After the party I suggested
continuing with some wipe on poly for durability.

Yes, I will see the table on Sunday and have a better idea then. I had
suggested a trial piece first which was rejected and I assume the first
coat of teak oil went on last night. Any comments or suggestions welcome.

Jerry