Thread: clear coat for a pallet table?!

hi guys, I'm a complete noob here and
also to woodworking in general! I recently got into
making some things myself (a spice rack and a book
shelf) and have decided to use some pallets to make
a table for outside!

I really like the old rough rustic timber look and want
to keep that! so my question is what can I use to coat
over the top, I don't really want to sand it to much,
besides the big splinters etc, because I like the character
of the beaten up pallet!! I was thinking maybe a spray on
poly, but don't know if thats suitable for what I want!?
open to any suggestions, like I said I'm still learning alot
so forgive me for any silly questions!!
oh, and I am compitent in spraying if that's the way to
go!! your feedback would be much appreciated.! cheers