I know this has been discussed ad endless nauseum here, but for the life of me I couldn't find anything ont he search funtion...

What's your favorite method for obtaining an "in the wood" finish? I'm used to a more built up finish that takes 20-30 thin coats, and am having trouble wrapping my head around a non- built-up finish (that happens to me sometimes, my wife says I should write things down more...). Anyway, is it exactly the same but far fewer coats? The same 30 coats, but rubbed all the way down to the wood? Ultra-thinned finish? Other?

I would be interested in any and all thoughts or information on the subject.
Thanks,
Dave

Last edited by David Furman; 05/21/07 08:06 PM.