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Should we assume, because there were no replies, that noone recommends oil based finishes?
salbwil

I like oil based finishes, especially Waterlox which is a tung oil/resin mixture. The advantages are beautiful color in the wood, ease of spot repair, and ease of application.

There are definitely some downsides to oil based finsihes. With many products, you need to stay off the floor for 1 week for curing (take a trip somewhere) and rugs should be kept off for 30 days. The odor can last 2-4 weeks, but it is tolerable for most people during this period (maybe not for asthma/allergic types). It really helps to have the windows open for curing and odor removal, so this determines when you have the work done.

Here is my floor example:

Here is a link that might be useful: Waterlox on Oak

Here's another vote for Waterlox - this time on fir, oak is next weekend...

'Course, neither of us answered your question about poly...but we both chose the Waterlox over the poly, so I guess that tells you something!

MPEDrummer

I like the Waterlox and if I have to sand to barewood that is what we will do.

Has anyone used Bona's oil based low VOC product? I have also been told that Mega mellows some, but haven't tried it out.

waterlox here too...