I have that HFT bench waiting to be assembled. To protect the top I like the idea of spar varnish or polyurethane. PU comes in satin, semi-gloss, etc. Which finish would be better?
I also have an Inline Fabrication mount base and tops for my Lyman turret, Redding O frame, and Lee Auto Breech Lock Pro Progressive Press (still in box). I will drill through the benchtop to mount that per IF instructions.
All other bench top items I plan to bolt to plywood cut to size, with carriage bolts threaded end up. That way I can move them without drilling into the desktop. Powder measure stands, Wilson Trimmer, etc.
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