Hello all,

I just finished building a workshop cabinet w/ casters for my mortising machine.  I got the plans from “Wood” mag back about 1 1/2 ago. Anyway, the author says to use 2 coats of polyuthane on the exterior, and 3 coats on the top.

The cabinet is made out of mdo sides, mdf top, with oak for the frame support. Will poly stick to mdo? I am wondering because of the wax in the mdo surface?

I am not overly concerned with finish quality, just want to put a finish so my cabinet will stay nice looking longer.

Thanks Joe P