Post #347857 by GMAN on Wed, Dec 5, 2007 4:35 AM

Seeks,

The oil has a softer luster, the feel is great, and you can continue "treating" the wood with it over the years. Poly can crack, bubble, and other ugly things. With the oil you can touch up stain in new dents and dings and also get pigment into any new cracks that may form and then apply more oil. I'm not big on the glazed donut look that so many poly or varnished tikis get. I guess its just my preference. I think it gives pieces an older and more authentic look.

-G$