Spalted beech

[Davegree]

I am putting this spalted beech top on an old sewing machine base. My wife will use her sewing machine on it so I am wondering about the best finish. It can’t be anything that might leave residue on material and needs to be tough enough for light bashes like dropping scissors etc. I think polyurethane varnish would do this, but it often yellows timber. I have thought about Osmo but have never used it. Any other options or advice would be appreciated please?

 

[Phil Pascoe]

Water based polyurethane.

 

[Sachakins]

Epoxy flood coat?

 

[Davegree]

Water based polyurethane.

Thanks, I will look it up!

 

[MF1000]

I’ve used Oli Natura, but now exclusively use a tweaked version of mike’s magic mix’ …equal parts pure tung oil, white spirit and outdoor satin varnish.

I apply around 5 or 6 coats …1st ones flooded on then wiped off after 10 mins ….the rest applied with a soft cloth ….going down to 2000 grit or more.

Finish off with a good beeswax and the grain will really pop etc.