No it is shellac that gets sticky. You need to keep going with the alcohol or the formsby until all the sticky is gone. It is not a quick process. Just keep scrubbing until all finish is gone. You will know when it is clean when the wood looks dry with no shinny areas and no sticky anywhere. Don't use oil to feed the wood. Wood is dead so no feeding is needed. It is the finish(shellac in this case) that gives wood the glow you want. Of course the stain gives the color such as light or dark oak then the finish brings out the color and makes the cabinet pretty. The cabinet could have been waxed by a previous owner at some time. Take your time and it will come clean.