Hi I have built some oak kitchen cabinets and am trying to finish the
doors, the problem I seem to be having is keeping the wood as light as
possible , I have tried Linseed oil , danish oil and finishing oil but
they all darken the wood too much . I appreciate that any oil will
darken the wood and I am trying to avoid a water based product, I have
also tried sanding sealer and shellac white knotting .
Is there a product or method which will keep the wood as light as poss
and highlight the grain ?

many thanks in advance

Paul