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What about and oil-based poly? Or is spar varnish appropriate for this,
like they use on boats?

I am thinking a spar varnish will NOT be good in this case. Spar varnishes
tend to remain flexible.

I tend towards agreeing there but it is a double edged sword. softer may
dent more easily but the more brittle non spar varnish is more likely to
develop micro cracks and surface scratches with use and that would
shorten it's useful life.

Then again I think any natural wood and common finishes on working
counter tops is asking for trouble in short order. If I were so inclined
towards that combination it would probably entail the use of one of
those two part epoxy finishes.

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MikeG
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