You can get tru oil at wally world for pennies and it is terrific stuff. I use 3XXX steel wool between coats. The secret is getting it sanded first then using the tru oil. I use 220 then 400 sandpaper between coats, then 3XXX then 4XXXX steelwool and you can come up with a sensational finish. It just take time and patience. Just don't use much! a few drops goes a long way. Especially towards the end. Rub it in with your palm.....after a few tries, you'll get the hang of it. Lots of real thin coats and you will be rewarded. Regards, Rick.