"Jim" wrote in message
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I just built a nice strong bench with MDF for my metalworking vice and
have no
Poly or any other durable finishes around.
I do have oil based and wash up in water fence and deck stains and I'm
wondering
if these will work to protect the MDF from the odd splash of water.
I would love to get this done today so I can mount my vice and get to
hobbying
without the costly and time consuming 3 hour trip to town.
I have Briwax as well if that will help.


Anything (paint/stain) properly applied will help.

I put sheet Formica/plastic laminate on my last bench. It really helped keep
the messes under control.