[Jewelry making - Article 00288] - [Orchid] Bench Top Finish

[Neilthejeweler]

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    My bench is about 50 years old. I like that it has history. But its
    time to build a new top. From what I see in the archives maple is the
    favored material. But varnish and shellac just don't cut it as a
    finish. I was wondering about oiling the wood. Anyone have experience
    with how this holds up against the various chemicals we use? Would
    the oil weep out under heat? Or if you know of some other tough, hard
    finish. 

Thanks
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