On Mon, 22 Dec 2008 13:53:52 -0600, Leon wrote:

My concern with a hardboard or MDF top is that the holes for the dogs would
eventually deteriorate. AND while I would make the MDF of hardwood top
replaceable I think I would want something a bit more permanent.

Somewhere recently I read about a woodworker that equipped his bench with
T-slots instead of dogholes.

I haven't really considered all the pros and cons of it, but the idea is
interesting. Anyone here done this? Any opinions?