I scored this 53"x22" piece of black walnut. I've planned and sanded the other side to 150 I think. It's perfect and amazing grain pattern. I thought the surface in the picture was going to be the top BUT then I noticed the crack and the 2 patches of chainsaw marks. I DONT want to plane anymore as it would require I take it down 1/4" more. Since this will be the bottom I plan to 50 grit belt sand lightly to remove the saw marks then 80-150 orbital.
So, onto finishing. What's the easiest and best protection for a coffee table? I have a bunch of water and oil varathan poly. I've read a few coats of tung oil then shellac is a good plan for grain pop and protection.
What about that crack? Should I do the clear epoxy fill job? I bought some but have yet to use it.