retirement projects

feddoc · Jan 24, 2018

Yea, I've got a list of stuff from the wife. Nevermind that.

I'm making/planning a workbench. 4X4s for legs, bolted etc. Its gonna be sturdy. No green wood.

The top....I wanna make the top out of parquet style hardwood. That is almost done.

But, I wanna put about a 1/4" or so of liquid plastic stuff on the top and that's where my issue is.

Any ideas on what kind of liquid plastic stuff to get?

Phantom Hunter · Jan 24, 2018

Lowe?s has a clear coat product called ?Glaze Coat?. I have used it to pour 1/4? thick tops on several fish measuring boards. Works well if you follow directions. A small torch flame passed over glaze coat will pop air bubbles. Just keep flame moving so ya don't scorch it!!

feddoc · Jan 24, 2018

That's what I'm looking for. Thanks.

Homer · Jan 24, 2018

LAST EDITED ON Jan-24-18 AT 03:01PM (MST)[p]would you dam the edges...then remove dam after cured and sand to bevel...or soften edges??

feddoc · Jan 24, 2018

From what I have read, wax paper can be used as a dam.

In my case, it isn't an issue because I have recessed the surface to be covered.

Other folks have used it various dams and sanded out the other stuff.

Homer · Jan 24, 2018

that'll work great feddoc......better spend enough time leveling it good before you pour.....

eelgrass · Jan 24, 2018

Back in the day.....(cough).....when I was a licensed cabinet maker I did a lot of Redwood burl work. Tables, clocks, counter tops, etc. I used a product called EnviroTex. It's very similar to Glaze Coat.

feddoc, I never made a workbench for show....WTF?