I decided to do a test with the Tru-Oil. I took a block of wood that I drill holes in and use for holding my Leather tools. This piece of wood must have been a 2x4 form an attic of an old house, as it is the driest piece of wood I have ever held in my hand. Sanded it with 220 real quick just to clean it up a bit. It looks to be a piece of cedar.
I did a wash coat of 2 parts Tru-Oil and 1 part Naphtha. Then I rubbed on one coat each morning before work and one coat in the evening when I got home. This is the result of 1 wash coat and five full coats.
I started on the body yesterday. I drilled the 1/4 holes for the inserts, sanded the body to 600, did a wash coat and a standard coat.
I'll post more later, mothers day now!