I have a round "puck" of wax left over from my hockey days.

It's easy to find, if I drop it.
I don't like having liquids on my bench,
but I'm a slob.

A little paraffin really works, and it's oh so cheap.

No smell, and my dog won't eat it if I drop it on the floor.

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The making of a bench is a huge undertaking.
I value my time too much to expend the effort required to build a proper bench.

While I admire the determination of those that laminate, straighten, flatten and outfit benches
I cannot fathom why someone would go to all the trouble. Even if you value your time at minimum
wage, it's cheaper to just buy outright.

But whadda I know?