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Best Butcher Block Oil + Poly

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#1 · (Edited by Moderator)
I'm using 1.5" butcher block tops as a workbench surface and would like to stain them with a finish that would bring out the brighter colors of the wood (I'm looking more for the maple tones) as well as create a shiny clear coat.

What would be my best options here? It's a workshop in a detached outdoor garage so I can deal with odors pretty easily.
 
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Cabinetry Countertop Kitchen Wood Building

Wow mine's only about 14ft You've got your work cut out!
I'm not a fan of poly but if you want protection then what he said ^^ I didn't want a film that could flake off, the oil is just so easy and it's no big deal to touch it up down the road. Just wipe down with a solvent to get the wax and re-oil. I just. used watco danish oil, should be on the shelf most anywhere that sells paint.
 

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+1 not a fan of film finish on work surfaces. They chip, dent, and scratch too easy on a top surface in workshop. Staining or coloring the surface will make any deep damage even more noticeable?
I suggest a renewable oil finish.

I use 50/50 blend of Tried and True original wood finish and danish oil on my workbench. Got the recipe from here somewhere. The beeswax helps keep glue from sticking, and does get glossy with some buffing. Do not have to remove the beeswax to renew finish, simply plane/sand it flatten and apply more finish. If you wanted more shine, then add hard carnuba wax as GrantA suggested. I like Mylands Wax polish due shellac adds some protection, but Liberon works well too.



+1 that is a lot of butcher block surface to finish. Have fun!
 
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