New Cedar Table Build

gmoor6

New Cedar Table Build…………Any Suggestions on stain or wood treatments vs leaving natural?

Eventually will install a granite TOP.

Begger

Just my MINORITY opinion.
First, I'd build it in Google Sketchup or another drawing program.   Like THIS, for example.
Keep in mind how strong Cedar is when you go to ADD the granite, which is Very Heavy stuff.  
Here in California, we can't get some of the 'good stuff' when it comes to finishes, but BLO might work (Boiled Linseed Oil) followed by an oil based SEALER.

BOTTOM View of bottom, weight bearing level.  Grey is a 18"x24" 30mm thick piece of GRANITE.   Maybe 60lb worth? 

YukonRon

For wood finishes, see if you can find a Sikkens distributor. This company is a Dutch brand, their wood finishes are over the top in quality, using their stains, sealers and clears leaves you with a very long lasting, beautiful finish. 
I did my deck when I lived in Georgia, years ago (1996), and had tons of people stop to ask what I painted it with. I got transferred not long after (2004) and it still looked awesome. I had the chance to revisit the area due to work, and wanted to check out the old neighborhood, and it has remained untouched, but in very, very good shape.
i use it on all my wood outdoor furniture. It is not cheap, it is expensive, but the performance, when used as instructed, is stellar. Once and done.

gmoor6

thx

Holland

If it ain't Dutch, it ain't much!!

Jcpeewee

I just finished my cedar table yesterday and I used Ready Seal (Natural Cedar).  Very easy and looks beautiful.