I believed it is an oil, the oil (possibly Hardwax Oil) is for protection of the surface, it actually makes the wood go slightly darker.
Sorry if I sound like a complete novice, well I am!!
So, does the method you suggested still apply?
Hello all,
The idiot that I am decided to add a coat of varnish/oil (for protection) to our lovely solid oak kitchen benches, the problem being I did this last Tuesday and they are still sticky to touch today (1/3/11).
I have clearly put too much of the oil/varnish on and they look...