On Sat, 26 Jan 2008 13:31:21 -0800 (PST), Saxman
wrote:

My father built a solid round redwood picknictable 35 years ago.I have
sanded it a half a dozen times,along with the 5 benches that go around
it.My problem is what clear finish to put on it.

I'd skip the clear and go for Olympic Maximum Cedar Tint outdoor oil
finish.

It'll protect the color, never peel, and it's ridiculously easy to
apply.