On May 29, 6:48 pm, wrote:
I am almost finished building a workbench in my garage. This is my
first wood working project and I am very surpised at how it turned
out. But I need help to finish it. Does anyone know of something I
could cover it with to protect it. Maybe some kind of rubber matting
or a paint that would keep it from soaking up anything or getting nics
and cuts. Thanks

I'd use shellac to seal the wood (couple coats) and then use hardboard
to protect the top of the bench... that way you could replace it after
a couple years of abuse.

al