Update: butcher block workbench tops

I took the overwhelming advice to turn these two hand me down butcher blocks to a workbench top. Coated in hempseed oil and hid the front with a 2x4 since they were different heights. How did I do?

Dust collector trips circuit breaker

Excuse the mess. So I got an electrician to install a 120V/20A dedicated circuit for a Shopfox w1867 dust collector and it keeps tripping on startup. The motor will start for about 2 seconds and then the circuit breaker will trip. The manual says the a 20a dedicated circuit should be fine. The manual also mentions that I should have it connected to a dust collection system otherwise if there is insufficient air resistance then the motor will pull more amps. I have it connected to a 20 foot 4” flexible hose and connected that to my planer. The other feed has a dust cap. The circuit breaker is tripping, not the fuse in the motor. Not sure how I should continue troubleshooting.

can I seal a finished table?

Thanks in advance for any help. We purchased this table on heavy discount from Anthropologie and it’s in gorgeous condition, but I’ve noticed a couple tiny water marks on the top. I know this is “reclaimed” olive wood, and I’m wondering if there’s any way I can seal the top so that we don’t ruin it in the future by actually eating at the table. It’s very smooth and seems to be soft. I apologize for my lack of woodworking knowledge here. Thanks!

An urn for my dad

Birdseye & quilted maple.

Nerd art for some fellow nerds’ anniversary. No CNC, but I did get a ton of chisel practice.

What are my options here?

I’m going to inlay another piece of wood but I’m concerned with trapping air in this. I just added some starbond but should I completely fill the void?

Ash, Walnut Cutting board from scraps

This turned out great after adding a walnut slice to hide a mistake!

Gel stain over unfinished AND unfinished wood? New to wood working - top was terrible but rest was in pretty good condition so I just used a random orbital on the top and sanded the damaged down on other parts. Will the stain be very different? Should I sand it all down?

Today's work in progress:

Cherry handle, Sapele head. I'll finish it after engraving with mineral oil

quokkas, known as the happiest animal on earth. their home island was named 'Rat’s Nest Island' in 1696 by Dutch captain Willem de Vlanmigh after he mistook the quokkas for giant rats!

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