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I agree with the others on wood choice. Oak is for trailer queens and trucks that never get wet/used. Once that glossy urethane starts to peel up, you will be hating it.

I plan on using treated pine and cutting it myself. Should last forever and I can throw junk on it without fear of scratching it. A nice transparent stain on top to seal/colour it, and it will not peel off. Save the urethane for the piano.

Good luck!