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Discussion in 'Garage / Workshop' started by chris4x4, Apr 26, 2015.

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  1. Apr 26, 2015 at 4:37 PM
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    Im wondering if fiberglass resin would make a wooden shop bench top more durable, and more resistant to water, or other liquids. Thoughts?
     
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  2. Apr 26, 2015 at 4:43 PM
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    not letting you anywhere near it would probably be the best suggestion
     
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  3. Apr 26, 2015 at 4:44 PM
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    Don't be a dick. I built this table, and its fucking fantastic......Just want to make it better, and more resistant to wear.
     
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  4. Apr 26, 2015 at 4:45 PM
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    are you building a new top or is this an existing top you have already scorched?
     
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  5. Apr 26, 2015 at 4:46 PM
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    what did you just call me?

    f*ck if I am going to waste my 9000th post on your bich azz
     
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  6. Apr 26, 2015 at 4:46 PM
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    My old bench had what was essentially laminate flooring on it. No seems, repelled fluids, very durable. Paint, glue, and other sticky stuff could be scraped off with a razor. Stain was about the only thing that would harm it.
     
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    Arborite
     
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  8. Apr 26, 2015 at 4:49 PM
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    Either steel or polycarbonate. Like a puck board would work. That would make it quite durable.
     
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  10. Apr 26, 2015 at 4:52 PM
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    Most guys I know here use sheets of steel or, if it can't be conductive, commercial formica.
     
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  11. Apr 26, 2015 at 4:58 PM
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    Just want to keep the top I already have looking good.

    :cool:
    Yeah, This one is a nice dark color that I like. Just want to see if there is something I can do to keep the look, and make it more durable.

    gazuntite
    See my above comments.
     
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  12. Apr 26, 2015 at 5:00 PM
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    My general working bench tops never have any seams, usually 3/4 plywood, maybe doubled for some beef. I've used leftover Thompson's water seal on them before, makes them pretty repellant.

    I have some cut to fit scraps of carpet (short nap commercial grade) that I lay on when working on fairly clean projects that I don't want things to roll around or to be marred (like fishing reel repair). If I get oil or grease on the carpet, I don't usually care very much. I have more.

    Been thinking about a nice piece of heavy sheet of aluminum to fit on too, with a front edge (90* bend). While 'noiser' it would be pretty durable. Problem is finding a piece of scrap large enough to work isn't easy.

    Also have an eye out for discarded commercial sink assemblies, which are usually stainless. One with a counter large enough to cut down for a top.

    The laminate Oz mentions looks like a reasonable choice too.
     
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  13. Apr 26, 2015 at 5:04 PM
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    I don't want to use anything that's going to change the look of the wood. Fiberglass resin is clear, and durable, but just wondering about applying it to wood.
     
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    Plexiglass
     
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  15. Apr 26, 2015 at 5:08 PM
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    A'ight......Do you know if Fiberglass resin will work?
     
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  16. Apr 26, 2015 at 5:09 PM
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    Yes
     
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    how about a 2 part epoxy? im sure they have something for your use
     
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    Clear polyurethane or resin may do the truck? Less toxic and messy than fiberglass resin.
     
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