How do You apply oil to timber?

Question

(As much detail as possible)

Answer 1

Pour it in baby..lol
actually I think I would need a little more detail?

Answer 2

a: what kind of oil?
b: what kind of timber?

if for utility poles. the creosote is a soulution the poles are submersed in for a given length of time, temperature and pressure.
if for furniture, usually by a spray solution, or if from an unfinished state, using either a rag or brush.