WELSHMAN Report post Posted May 2, 2012 Going to build a work bench this weekend. What material would work best for the top ? Wood - Polyethylene Plastic Thanks Lynn Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dirtclod Report post Posted May 2, 2012 I used 5/8" plywood on my top. For cutting i use a plastic / nylon (or what ever their made from) cutting board and put a piece of rubber shelf liner under the plastic to keep it from sliding around. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andrew Chee Report post Posted May 2, 2012 Use some kind of wood or plywood for the top and then top that plywood with 1/8" HDPE (white cutting board material). A plastics shop should be able to cut you a piece that fits whatever dimensions your table is and you can cut right on your table. Just screw it in place and you're good to go. Andrew Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TacticallySharp Report post Posted May 2, 2012 I used a 24x72 piece of 3/4" birch plywood. Covered 1/2 of it with pondo board and the other 1/2 I got a 1.25" piece of gray granite on it. Works real good for my sheath and little bit of holster making that I do. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
electrathon Report post Posted May 2, 2012 You will not find a better top than a solid core door. They will not warp, bounce or whatever. They are cheap too, because you do not care what it looks like. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KAYAK45 Report post Posted May 2, 2012 I'll go with Electrathon. Solid core door. Cheap! AND then add a HDPE top. The best of all worlds. I have two and love them! Kevin Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WELSHMAN Report post Posted May 4, 2012 Thanks folks for the reply's.My wife has a nice wooden dinner table in her home office I'm taking from her. This will work till we get moved and I know how much room I have to play with. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
