First Walnut Table HELP ME!!!!!

I like water based clear poly. It shows off the grain and, with several coats, is very durable.

-- Lew- Time traveler. Purveyor of the Universe's finest custom rolling pins.

With walnut you really do not have to do a lot to bring out the beauty of the wood. If I were doing this I would sand to 180 and apply an oil base wipe on poly. Poly will not be affected by chemicals or water.

-- Challenges are what make life interesting; overcoming them is what makes life meaningful- Joshua Marine

if this was mine..I would remove the top or I would make sure that the underside of the top has coats of finish also to keep it from warping.. it seals the grain all the way around and protects it from twisting and warping..

-- Randall Child http://www.racfurniture.com/

For Your top table i think, polyurethane finish is the best.

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nice table ,

if you don’t have finishing equiptment ,
scotts wipe on poly is probably the best ,
just takes more coats ,
but the dust ( airborne ) ,
is easier to deal with .

welcome to LJ’s !

-- david - only thru kindness can this world be whole . If we don't succeed we run the risk of failure. Dan Quayle

i would finish bottom side to. even if it is just shellac

-- I get out in the shop when I can

You guys are great!!!! So I am think the Poly is the best bet, Should I whip or spray, and should i just use the poly, or should I put a sand able coat on before I apply the poly?