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I'm planning on getting a hardwood plywood board to attach to an antique(ish) teachers desk so I will have a larger desk. The teachers desk is only ~2.5x4.5' and I'm looking at creating a 3x6' desktop.

My question is, with what should I finish the hardwood plywood? I want to keep/see the wood grain, and would like a finish that will be reasonably durable from day to day wear.

Thanks.

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[–] [email protected] 1 points 18 hours ago

Are you planning to just put the plywood on top, or will the original desk top still be visible so you want to match the finishes?

[–] [email protected] 2 points 3 days ago

It’s not the most durable, but when I think hardwood and antique I think shellac.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 3 days ago

In the interest of invoking Cunningham's law, I'll nominate "natural" danish oil for depth with a couple coats of polyurethane on top for durability.

[–] threeganzi 2 points 3 days ago

Hard wax oil could be an option, which should make the surface more wear resistant.