Heeeeeeeeeeeeeelp!!! Please?

Hi,
I'm a new member & I wish I'd discovered this site before I embarked on my '52 replica partscaster.
I have two questions that I would greatly appreciate help with.

1) As I've started out with an old black Squire body, which I've stripped & bleached (twice), I'm left with visible glue lines from the many joins that I didn't know would be there.
Is there any possible way of eradicating these lines?

2) As I've no facility to set up for spraying, I've decided to go for Oil & Wax finish, as I've seen such beautiful examples on this site. Very encouraging.
I'm also thinking of using this finish on my new, blank, Maple neck.
Question is, is it at all possible to apply waterslide decals between layers of oil?
This might seem a daft question, but some oils, notably floor oils, are described as 'setting hard'. Is this actually the case?

I'm sure someone out there must have asked these questions before, & if so I'd be well pleased to be directed to the relevant answers.
If not, I'd be very gratefull for any help or advice.

Thanks in advance.

The lines in that body will most likely keep showing up because the body is made from several different pieces of wood

Don't assume that you can only do an oil finish, a lot of guys use rattle cans with great effect and a beautiful finish

Of the oils that get used, Tru-Oil seems to be the oil of choice, and yes, you can lay a decal in and then cover over them with the oil.... It will harden up

Take your time and don't rush in to the finish stage.... Use the search function and you will find a LOT of information

From your description of the multi-piece body, I don't think you will ever be happy with a transparent stained finish. You cannot hide those joint lines. However, you can do a nice opaque finish with aerosols if you don't have access to a spray rig. The key to a smooth finish is the wood preparation. Use a sanding sealer compatible with the finish you select and apply enough coats to give you a smooth base for the color coat.

Thanks a lot guys, I can see I have a lot to learn, but I'll take on board your advice & not rush things.
I'm new to this Forum thing, I'll try some searching now.

Thanks again.