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Paint or Poly?

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Hello everyone,

I was just getting deep thoughts and was thinking about what I should finish the wood of my router table with. I'm still trying to decide if I should paint the table or put 3 coats of poly on it. Hmmm... I figure maybe I should ask the helpful folks here at the routerforums.com. Well, what do you think? Paint it or poly it? If paint, what color? Please don't say pink or red! :D :D :D I'm not in a rush to do this next project but sometime in the future. Thanks! Have fun and be safe! God Bless!

Boricua

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Kevin
pink and red! :p lol Sry i just had to do that. I would suggest that you go for the poly. Thats just my vote. :)
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steveo
Me? I'd probably paint it Orange with Black trim.... obvious choice.. can't you tell?
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Hi: I just finished the bottom section of my router table with 3 coats of water based poly. I have the Oak Park table but I build a cabinet under it. I used the poly because it allowed me to put 3 coats on in the same day, and if it gets dinged it's
easy to fix . Woodnut65
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Mike
Boricua, perhaps you may want to finish your router table to compliment your table saw or other shop equipment? For a more uniform look? Keep in mind that Minwax makes colored stains. No reason to hide the wood grain. Perhaps you are looking to try out a different type of finish such as milk paint? Just some thoughts. Nice job on the table.
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Thanks for your replies everyone. It was fun and interesting reading some of your answers. Of course I chuckled reading some of the funny ones. :D :D :D I think I'll go with the pink and red like Kevin said, no just kidding (of course)! :D :D :D Well, I'll keep my thinking cap on and go from there. Have fun guys! Later...

Boricua
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aniceone2hold said:
Nice job on the table.
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Thanks!

Boricua :cool:
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