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Oh yeah forgot to ask this question also. Some have mentioned different types of epoxy coatings. Is there any type of spray cans with like a Line X or similar coating that might work for the legs since when I use it I have to drag it across my concrete patio?? Anyone know if the "flex seal" stuff might work on wood? Now that I have everyone laughing...

Wow, thanks for all the quick replies! Hope I can get the same responses when I start in on my tool questions! Seems like spray paint may be the cheapest alternative.Afterall, I did build it with the idea that I would be putting it through some abuse as far as hammering and what not on it. I had to laugh because even today I looked at it and said it may be a frankenbench but it's the "purdiest one I ever built" and I sure will hate to see that first mark on it ha ha. I made sure when I applied the spar on it that I got every exposed surfaced including the feet bottoms. I currently keep it up on bricks and under a tarp when not in use. Maybe it will get a fresh paint job this weekend and that will help lessen that fear of the first battle wound. Thanks for all the help.

Well eventually I hope to have some space but won't be anytime soon. I'm sure by the time I will have the room I will probably be ready to build a new a better table. My dad passed down an ancient table saw and a miter saw ( both literally the same age as me ha ha) that I would like to use to do some practice projects and that was what I built the table for was to put them on when I work. I'm very tool deficient also ha ha.

Hello all, First of all let me start by saying I am a complete woodworking idiot. I can barely hammer a nail in but it is something I have always wanted to do so after recently being forced to retire due to a disability I have decided to try my hand at it. So whats the first thing I build? A workbench of course. It is an ugly frankestein but functional workbench that unfortunately at this time has to stay outside in the elements. It is made from 2x4's with two pieces of 3/4 inch plywood glued and screwed together. I then put on a healthy coat of spar urethane. Soooo to finally get to my questions.... 1. How durable is the spar urethane against the elements? 2. Do I need to or CAN I apply deck stain overtop of this to make it more durable? I currently keep it covered with a tarp just as added protection but really want to not have to worry about it being outside. Thanks for any help you can give to a complete woodworking newbie...