I think the preferred finish depends largely on what tasks are done on the bench. I tend to do a lot of gluing - wood glues, urea-formaldehyde adhesives, epoxy, etc. I always have glue slop, drips, etc. on my bench. What I have found to work very well is to sand the surface flat and spray whatever finish I have handy - usually a water-based lacquer. I put several quick coats on it. Then after I have done some gluing, I scrape off the glue - it usually takes off a coat of finish - but that way the glue comes off cleanly and very easily. I just keep doing that until the finish gets too rough - then I sand it again and spray a few new coats on. I just keep repeating the process every few months or so. That way I almost always have a smooth finish on the bench, and one that glue is very easily removed. Terry Farrell ----- Original Message ----- >I would use Watco danish oil, or another of their similar oils. The oil >penetrates the wood, then hardens, providing a tough, non-skin surface that >can be easily renewed at any time by a simple wipe-on application. I don't >think you want anything that shines, because it won't for long, and a slick >surface is not work-friendly. > > -Mark Schecter > > Joel A. Jones wrote: >> Hi all, >> >> I am building several new work benches which >> need a tough finish. What finish does anyone use >> for a good regulating bench? >> >> The recommendations for old finishes directed my >> thoughts toward my projects in a remodel of the >> shop. >> >> Thanks in advance for your suggestions. >> >> Joel >> Joel Jones, RPT >> Madison, WI >> >> >
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