What's makes the best Workbench Top?

[KenP]

Don't forget to buy the end pieces that will finish the counter off. They iron on and then you have to use a trim router to finish it up.

Oh, and don't forget to get the pieces of wood that elevate the counter up, otherwise you won't be able to open the drawers.

[CO Hummer]

Originally Posted by KenP

Don't forget to buy the end pieces that will finish the counter off. They iron on and then you have to use a trim router to finish it up.

I saw those. That's a waste of money. They are like $16 each.

[BigPoppa1411]

what about the counter top they use in high school lab? That stuff is hard as freaking steel and can take lots of heat and is chemical resistant too.

[DennisAJC]

Plywood over time will warp and bend.

Unprotected MDF will bubble and deform if you spill stuff like thinners on it.

The counter idea sounds good.

Home Depot has that Duracoat that you apply on old counters to make it look like fake marble. 2 part epoxy system. Maybe that will work?

But a nice work bench must have a nice felt fabric or thin industrial carpet on top.

[RubHer Yellow Ducky]

Originally Posted by DennisAJC

Plywood over time will warp and bend.

Unprotected MDF will bubble and deform if you spill stuff like thinners on it.

The counter idea sounds good.

Home Depot has that Duracoat that you apply on old counters to make it look like fake marble. 2 part epoxy system. Maybe that will work?

But a nice work bench must have a nice felt fabric or thin industrial carpet on top.

Only Canadimex plywood warps...

[RubHer Yellow Ducky]

If your "SHOP" is for woodworking, home repairs, non-welding home hobbies plywood is the best...

It allows for screwdrivers, drill bits, chisels, saw blades etc to hit the surface and not do damage to the tool and again as said earlier if the surface starts to look chitty just replace it without spending a fortune.

Do you want the counter to be practical or are you looking for a rich mans ego trip. Its one thing to have pretty kitchen counters that you can sanitise and another to have a shop look like a shop...

[lennyrebel]

Originally Posted by RubHer Yellow Ducky

If your "SHOP" is for woodworking, home repairs, non-welding home hobbies plywood is the best...

It allows for screwdrivers, drill bits, chisels, saw blades etc to hit the surface and not do damage to the tool and again as said earlier if the surface starts to look chitty just replace it without spending a fortune.

Do you want the counter to be practical or are you looking for a rich mans ego trip. Its one thing to have pretty kitchen counters that you can sanitise and another to have a shop look like a shop...

HE'S right start with 3/4 plywood and after a few years another 1/4 inch layer and so on. The last time I used 1/4 oak and I always used aluminum edge moldg. Super job and cheap to renew and replace.Regards The Rebel

[DennisAJC]

Originally Posted by RubHer Yellow Ducky

Only Canadimex plywood warps...

Where do you think 80% of your toothpaste and 60% of your wood come from?

[RubHer Yellow Ducky]

Originally Posted by DennisAJC

Where do you think 80% of your toothpaste and 60% of your wood come from?

CHINA !!!

[CO Hummer]

Originally Posted by DennisAJC

Where do you think 80% of your toothpaste and 60% of your wood come from?

Messsico!!

[RubHer Yellow Ducky]

Originally Posted by BigPoppa1411

what about the counter top they use in high school lab? That stuff is hard as freaking steel and can take lots of heat and is chemical resistant too.

Very EXPENSIVE, I use to sell it...