My favorite method is to follow stalkingbear's advice as stated. From there I depart a bit for the final finish. I very gently and lightly knock down the sheen of the last finish coat with 0000 steel wool. Remember, VERY lightly until all glossiness is gone. I then hand rub a coat of Tru-Oil into the finish. It may take several applications to fill all fine scratches from the final rubdown. Let each coat dry thoroughly with another very light steel wooling inbetween. Knock down the last coat very lightly again, and use a good grade of automotive paste wax to finish the job. This will give you a deep-to-the-wood look, and a low luster satin finish. Beautiful.