I mix my own 30/30/30 estapol,BLO , Turps and I have another that less BLO and estapol. Maybe this will help. But for sand to 240 or thereabouts sometimes go finer. Then rub in one coat for several minutes, wait for no more than 10 min and wipe off the excess. I leave it over night and generally give it a buff next evening. I get a low sheen not unlike an well used antique.