"RicodJour" wrote in message
If you did a good job sanding, the Danish oil would be a fine way to
go. The stuff stinks to high heaven, is toxic and the used rags can
spontaneously combust, but you probably already know that.

Danish oil is not really toxic.

http://www.environmentalhomecenter.c...TT_FURN_FINISH
Tried & True finishes are based on pure linseed oil, without any of the
petroleum-based solvents or heavy-metal driers that are typically added to
products labeled as "boiled linseed." Joe Robson, an experienced
cabinetmaker and finisher in upstate New York, crafted the Tried & True
formulas to match the quality of finish of fine antique furniture. His
finishes are made with techniques similar to those used by varnish makers in
the mid-1800s.