"James D Kountz" wrote in message
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And to add to what Edwin asked, Id like to know if I should use a wipe on
poly or leave it natural? If I leave it natural will it provoke premature
decay in the cast iron of my saw table? Just wondering because a friend of
mine who doesnt have internet access yet (Hes a Sherpa) asked me and I
told
him I would pass this on to you guys since we're both too stupid to figure
this out on our own! :-)

Jim

I'm thinking mineral oil. It is safe on cutting boards so it should be
here. You just don't know if your kids will be crawling on the saw and
chewing on the insert. You just can't be too safe.
Ed