Shoutout to the rise of gluten-free baking in my circle, my first attempt was a mess but second time nailed it

My go-to finish came from a chance meeting with another cabinetmaker.

I ran into an older woodworker at a local meet and he shared his finish recipe. He mixes boiled linseed oil with mineral spirits and polyurethane for a wipe-on finish. I tested it on some scrap oak, and the result was a smooth, tough coat. Now I use it on everything from cabinets to tables.