I've been using Watcos and have been very happy with the results. All my projects had Walnut veneer except for two, which were Rose wood and Ebony. The Ebony was the only veneer I used stain on for color and were finished with 28 coats of lacquer.
Regarding oil, I use natural color. Only when needed to match a certain area will I use Walnut medium or dark colored oil.
The red hue mentioned comes naturally with old Walnut veneer. New veneer will usually need stain for the desired color.
When applying, I always use an old sock or t-shirt, never brush it on. Steel wool can leave little steel fibers in the wood grain and I don't use it anymore. I sand with 600 grit paper between oil applications, once every 24 hours, and will also wet sand with the oil.
Glenn
Regarding oil, I use natural color. Only when needed to match a certain area will I use Walnut medium or dark colored oil.
The red hue mentioned comes naturally with old Walnut veneer. New veneer will usually need stain for the desired color.
When applying, I always use an old sock or t-shirt, never brush it on. Steel wool can leave little steel fibers in the wood grain and I don't use it anymore. I sand with 600 grit paper between oil applications, once every 24 hours, and will also wet sand with the oil.
Glenn