Jeff Horton
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Well, I know how but I am open to new ideas. I want to 'UPgrade the bench top on my big bench. I want a flat surface for assembling things. I am very tempted to build another traditional wood top complete with dog holes and vices. But I have a small bench like that the thoughts of building and then spending hours hand planning it flat make me realize that it's just overkill for what I need. I just need a flat surface to work on, not another cabinet makers bench top.
So, tell me how you have built one. I am sort of thinking MDF might make a good flat surface? Maybe a couple layers of MDF? I guess what I am really looking for is ideas on how to build a good frame to support the top and keep it flat.
What ever I build will be covered with tempered hardboard and then waxed so glue doesn't stick to it. When it get damaged it's easy and cheap to replace.
Jeff
So, tell me how you have built one. I am sort of thinking MDF might make a good flat surface? Maybe a couple layers of MDF? I guess what I am really looking for is ideas on how to build a good frame to support the top and keep it flat.
What ever I build will be covered with tempered hardboard and then waxed so glue doesn't stick to it. When it get damaged it's easy and cheap to replace.
Jeff