I bought 8 - 75 year old "vintage pine timbers" off of Craig's list for $25.00 each. They came out of a cotton mill.They are 2.5 inches thick x 7 inches wide by 10' long. I had a local wood working shop glue and bolt them together for a table top. They split one down the middle to "cap the end". They also added a thin edge. See the attached photos. I also included a photo of one of the leftover boards. Yep, it's heavy. I've done a lot of sanding and I like the way it looks.there is some white paint left on, but we like the look. I'd like a matte finish and some protection. I'm planning to use it as an outdoor table in a mostly shaded area. I plan to keep it covered when it's not being used. From what I've read, it appears Epifanes wood finish matte, might be a good choice. I like the holes and cracks in the surface, but will they cause the wood to rot quicker, if I don't fill them? Any and all coaching is welcomed.I feel like a 20 handicap asking a few scratch golfers for a swing tip. Thanks