Reply by PineSucks

I have had good results using Helmsman spar urethane in the rattle cans. Read instructions, follow instructions, enjoy your table. You can find it at Home Depot for about 10 bucks a can. Looks like you would probably need about 2 cans.

You will also want to get some 220 grit, 320 and 400 grit sandpaper with a sanding block for sanding between coats (covered in the instructions on the can). Dont just use your hand, get the block; it will show you where your hi/lo spots are. Once you’ve found the low spots, that’s wjere you can use the sandpaper without the block.

Oh, and get a bit of tack cloth – also in the paint aisle at depot – so that when you sand, you can remove all the white dust you’ll generate.

Cool first project!