River Redgum Slab for a workbench in my shed - phase 1

Hi All,

I got my hands on two redgum slabs which were being used as bench seats in a garden. The had been bought from a guy in Northern Victoria and as the garden was being landscaped they were going cheap so I grabbed them.

I have always wanted to do something related to woodworking. I work in IT and never really get to make anything physical so this is my big chance.

The first slab is 3400 x 660 x 75 and the second is 2600 x 700 x 75.

I am posting here as I am finished phase 1 which is planning and sanding the surface.

I am now looking use resin to fillin the holes and I am looking to do something interesting that contrasts the red timber. Does anyone have any experience at using coloured resins to fill timber holes?

Images can be seen here:

http://ift.tt/1bsP33v

I know it is a bit over the top for a workbench but that is what I like about it.

Your thoughts and guidance would be very much appreciated.

Also a quick shout out to my neighbour Mike, I wouldn't have been able to do it without his advice (and him lending me his tools!)

Regards,

Warren.