You can finish the other surfaces of your bench however you like with whatever finish you prefer. varnish will probably offer the longest, most durable life. tim inman: if you are really going to do actual work on that workbench top, then it won't look pretty very long. in my own case, i built my current benchtop more than 35 years ago.. What kind of finish would you recommend for a workbench top made of softwood? – robert montana. rob johnstone: i would recommend a drying oil finish — something like a watco danish oil. let it cure completely. it puts a thin protective film down that will help keep glue, paint and other gunk from sticking to the workbench top.. With the bench now standing up, it's easy to give the top a light going over with the random orbital sander. again, 100, 150, and 220 grit. i decided to finish the top with a number of coats of danish oil, followed by a coat of wax. i applied the first coat of oil in the usual manner, making sure to cover the edges, and down the holes..
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When finishing a workbench, less is more. a shiny film finish allows your work to scoot all over the bench. and a film finish will crack when struck by a hammer or dead-blow mallet. choose a finish that is easy to apply, offers some protection and doesn’t build up a thick film.. How to make the perfect woodworking workbench! this massive hybrid bench (part french roubo, part german holtzapffel, and part english nicholson) gives you t....
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