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   HowardAcheson | Jul 11, 2002 05:33pm | #1

   What are looking for in "durability?" 12 coats of poly is getting to the point of solid plastic and there is not much that will be more durable.

   While I don't recommend it, commercial and professional finishes like catylised lacquer are much harder. But, they need to be applied to virgin wood and are very dangerous to use.

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   gerry001 | Jul 11, 2002 08:40pm | #2

   I'd suspect it's not as durable as it sounds. Unless they're very-very thin, 12 coats doesn't improve your protection. On the other hand, there are other brands of poly and varnish that are specially formulated for tabletops. Try

   http://www.homesteadfinishing.com/OILSVARNISHES.htm

   and look at both McCloskey's and the Behlen Rockhard. Also pay attention to the recommended film thickness, however you apply it. For instance, 12 brushed coats is far more than 12 wiped coats, so I'm unsure just what you applied.

   Gerry