Starting Strength flat bench

[Erich Weidner]

I use Boeshield T-9 for steel woodworking tools and things I don't want to rust out in the shed. Easy to renew. Will need reapplication over time.
Not saying it is the prefect solution, but I only needed to recoat my tablesaw top 1-2 times/year. (And it is subject to friction). Other woodworkers swear by CRC 3-36, but I don't know if it dries or remains oil like.

Jonson's paste wax is another woodworker solution. Apply/let it dry, the buff it out.

With any of these solutions you can eventually still get some rust, sand it off with fine sandpaper, and recoat.

[Nockian]

I ended up doing the same, for the same reason. I’d like to have SS power rack, but I don’t know yet how I would weatherproof the bare steel.

Sacrificial anode ?

[Flying_tiger]

My teenagers broke my Rogue flat bench with plyo jumps. Meh. So I replaced top board with pressure treated cut to SS specs. Sanded, stained, and sealed. Rip’s design specs are fantastic. If this ever craps out I’ll go Texas Strength Systems.