Q: My butcher block kitchen table is 1 1/2 inches thick and 38 inches in diameter. The varnished surface is badly pitted and some of the polyurethane varnish has peeled. Can I refinish it myself? The ...

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The tough surface of butcher block makes it a popular choice for countertops and work surfaces, but when it becomes stained and scarred, it can be an eyesore. Even a butcher-block table top can show ...