How to seal MDF workbench?

[potteringaround]

Hi, I'm converting my shed into a workshop for more "potteringaround".

I have bought a unit that has 25mm raw MDF workbench. This will be used to house my wood lathe, drill press and drop saw (very exciting as this the first time they will be set up ready go). I have a seperate workbench with a vice and banging about. 

My question is;

what would you recommend to seal the MDF bench top? Obvisously nothing that will make it slippery (lathe will be permanently attached) but it needs to resist any splills or potentially future leaky roof. 

My initial thought was Beeswax furniture polish, I have used it on MDF before and restorations, and it would would provide some grip but would it be too sticky?  Would I be better off with a pure beeswax or a liquid one?

The other option would be a matt or stain varnish. I don't want to paint it.

[potteringaround]

Happy to.post a pic, so long as it doesn't breach amd group rules (which I can't seem to locate) As it wasn't purchased from the company that facilitates this group.

Buy for now, I better go and play with my adult sized meccano!

[potteringaround]

Good thought. If I'm luck I might be able to find some offcuts.

[Dave-1]

Evening @potteringaround 

With your concern about posting outside links I get it, When I am having the same concerns (mostly it comes down to respect for Bunnings and Bunnings products so I factor that in over a decision to post) 

For instance I have posted

"The big Blue F Social media page"

"Ikea"

"Spotlight"

And if I come across, say sound insulation companies I may post a link to their page or say search google for "the type products name" so anyone will get it first search.  

I dont bad mouth a product, I just dont mention it far better I figure. 

As to overseas or totally online auction/purchase places I generally dont post them as it opens a kettle of fish support wise.

You could always hit up one of the moderartors They keep a good watch over the page

Dave