Okay, so Uncle Skip/Glenn set me straight on my oil, and I will be getting double-boiled linseed oil tomorrow.
I was also thinking; rather than just dipping finger in alcohol and then dipping finger in oil, would it make sense to mix a bit up, so as not to have too much of either one? I guess I am concerned that I will continue to wreck the old shellac if I err on the side of too much alcohol.
All opinions welcome. Will resume the project tomorrow.
Thank you all if you have anything to say.