The Best Finish for a Workbench? Stop Overthinking It

Handy Links Pre-Order Matt's Trestle Breakfast Table Course today and save! https://thewoodwhispererguild.com/pro... Bumblechuts Tung Oil - Save 10% with code TWW10 - https://www.bumblechutes.com/product-... Mahoney's Walnut Oil - https://amzn.to/4dL4JSf Boiled Linseed Oil - https://amzn.to/4nwU3d9 Natura OneCoat - https://amzn.to/4u91Q3n Osmo PolyX Oil - https://amzn.to/3Pp7iA0 Waterlox - https://amzn.to/4ugevlj GF Arm R Seal - https://amzn.to/4tGJiGK Minwax Wipe-on Poly - https://amzn.to/4uTOIPR Danish Oil - https://amzn.to/4nwCObT Minwax Polycrylic - https://amzn.to/4vaUAo3 What’s the best finish for a workbench? Well, that depends on how much you care, and how much you want to care. A workbench is a tool. It’s going to get scratched, dented, stained, glued, and abused. But if you spent weeks building a beautiful bench, it makes sense to give the finish at least a little thought before you start throwing chemicals at it. In this video, I compare some of the most common workbench finish options: No finish Drying oils, like tung oil, walnut oil, and boiled linseed oil Hardwax oils like Natura OneCoat - https://amzn.to/4u91Q3n Oil-based varnish and polyurethane Danish oil Water-based finishes We’ll look at the pros and cons of each, including protection, grip, repairability, cure time, odor, cost, and how easy they are to maintain. Then I’ll refresh the top of my own Split Top Roubo and show you which finish I’m using today. Spoiler alert, the “best” finish is probably the one that gives you enough protection without making your bench too slick or too annoying to repair. So where do you fall? #TeamUtility or #TeamFancyBench? The finish I chose for my workbench: Natura OneCoat - https://amzn.to/4u91Q3n Learn how to build your own workbench in the Wood Whisperer Guild: https://thewoodwhispererguild.com/ What finish do you use on your workbench? Let me know in the comments. Join this channel to get access to perks:    / @woodwhisperer   Sign up for our free newsletter to be notified of a new video or other cool stuff happening at The Wood Whisperer! https://thewoodwhisperer.com/newsletter/ For more information, free plans, and helpful links: https://thewoodwhisperer.com SUBSCRIBE! http://www.youtube.com/subscription_c... Take a woodworking class online with The Wood Whisperer http://thewoodwhispererguild.com OR get Direct support from Marc through our Guild+ subscription! Plus a ton more perks https://thewoodwhispererguild.com/pro... SUPPORT US ON PATREON!   / woodwhisperer   PRODUCTS RECOMMENDED BY MARC US - https://www.amazon.com/shop/thewoodwh... Canada - https://www.amazon.ca/shop/thewoodwhi... UK - https://www.amazon.co.uk/shop/thewood... CHECK OUT OUR BBQ CHANNEL    / twwbbq   WOOD WHISPERER en Español    / @woodwhispererenespañol   CHECK OUT OUR SHOP TOURS http://www.thewoodwhisperer.com/shop-... GET INSPIRED BY OUR VIEWER PROJECT LIBRARY http://www.thewoodwhisperer.com/viewe... DOWNLOAD OUR FREE APP iOS: http://bit.ly/177u4An Follow me on: TWITTER -   / woodwhisperer   FACEBOOK -   / thewoodwhisperer   INSTAGRAM -   / woodwhisperer   Pinterest:   / woodwhisperer   BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/woodwhispere...