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1. 
   HowardAcheson | Sep 16, 2004 01:12am | #1

   For non-professional use, nothing will beat an interior, oil based polyurethane varnish. An alternative is Behlen's Rockhard.Howie.........

   
   

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   Edited 9/15/2004 8:02 pm ET by Howie

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   viennioserie | Sep 16, 2004 06:44pm | #2

   Hi Bob. Hood Finishing Products' "Polyshield" is the most durable finish, second only to Polyester. I always use it on countertops.

   http://www.hoodfinishing.com/hydrocote.htm

   APMF

   
   

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   Edited 9/16/2004 11:45 am ET by APMF

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   AlbionWood | Sep 16, 2004 07:18pm | #3

   If you want the maximum protection possible, use a penetrating epoxy primer and then apply varnish (as recommened by the other posters).  The epoxy gets deeper into the wood and then bonds with the varnish, so you end up with a very stable surface.  Try CPES Multiprime from Smith & Co.  The drawback is this stuff is extremely nasty to use - it has a very high proportion of volatile solvent, which stinks and isn't good for you.  Use with lots of ventilation, and a respirator wouldn't be a bad idea.

   http://www.smithandcompany.org/

   "Everything should be made as simple as possible, but no simpler."  A. Einstein

   http://www.albionworks.net