Reply by AlaskaGuy

Posted on Best finish for redwood work bench to keep the color?

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#1 posted 02-08-2018 07:55 PM

I recently built a folding leg work bench out of redwood. The color is outstanding with contrast of sap wood and heart color. What finish will preserve the color? I ve heard boiled linseed oil for workbenches, but will Danish oil natural color hold the redwood color?

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