Well i covered my entire bench top with hard board (screwed on) then in a couple of years when it gets all dirty and covered with paint, coffee stains, and you can start to tell what i have had for lunch for the past few years, and what ever.. Whether to add protective coating to a wooden work bench is a matter of debate among woodworkers. many believe that the best surface to work on is raw wood and that applying a coating makes it more slippery.. I built this bench for some friends who have a toddler. they wanted a piece of furniture that could fit inside a built-in in their 100 year old craftsmen home..
Best finish for a workbench. best finish for a workbench (post #83753) gbez on wed, 07/12/2006 it was from the fall issue of woodworking. (or is that work bench?). the best finish on a workbench is any finished project you have done. a nice piece of furniture you have finished for the loyl, or a toy you have finished for a child, or any. Apply some coating of oil finishing into the axles, the wheel hubs, the logs and the truck. woodworking bench. kids’ workbench plans. woodworking for beginners. graphic transfer onto wood. woodworking for beginners. how to make your very own hammer rack..