"Hugh" wrote in message
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I've got a couple of office desks that need sanding down and making good -
I
think they are 60s/70s style timber top with metal, square profile, legs
that bolt to the sub-frame that the top sits on.
The question is, what would be the best to use to give the right finish -
any particular kind of varnish or a wax of some sort?
tia
Hugh


It depends a little on the degree of abuse you anticipate in the future. The
toughest result comes from solvent based polyurethane. The woodworking
purists will possibly favour a wax finish but this will need re-applying
every few months and will be intolerant to coffee cups etc.

hth

Bob