Finish for first major woodwork project

[dance]

Hi,

I've just finished my first major woodworking project - an oak chest. It has been finished with one coat of 50/50 linseed white spirits which was left for 10 minutes and then the excess wiped off.

I was given to understand the white spirits would then evaporate (is the reason for diluting/thinning to ease application?) but the smell is still quite strong two weeks on.

What can I do to mitigate this? I have some household beeswax - should I attempt to somehow apply this? Or would a clear UV protecting finish be more appropriate? The chest is in front of a sunny window.

Many thanks

 

[Chems]

Put it outside till it stops smelling, how do you know it hasn't evaporated off and the smell of it isn't just lingering in the room? When I've sprayed things in the past it can take a few days outside for it to stop smelling before its ready to come in, I don't think adding anything more to yours will help.