On 7/8/2010 6:13 AM, Colbyt wrote:
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On 7/7/2010 11:42 PM Ziggs spake thus:

I have a 15 year old particle board workbench. The top is worn and I
would like to put some type of material over the top so that I have a
smoother surface. Any Suggestions? If so, what material should I
have cut to specs and what's the best way to place it (thickness)?
Nail it in? Sand top, apply adhesive, press new top on?

I like masonite. You can get it in 1/8" or 1/4" thicknesses Almost
Anywhere, possibly even cut to size (for that I'd go to a real lumber yard
instead of the Big Orange Store). Glue it on with ordinary white glue,
using lots of weights (heavy books, bricks, etc.). Should hold up better
than particle board.


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The 1/4" would be a good choice. The 1/8" is very hard to force flat after
the glue is applied.

Colbyt

I just built workbench in my new house.
I used OSB for the top structure and
then used laminate flooring for the top.
I checked around and bought the
cheapest stuff I could find (special at
Lowe's). The boards were snapped
together, but then glued with liquid
nails to the OSB. An oak nosing
finished the edges. The stuff is pretty
tough, but I'm sure you don't want to
beat it with a hammer; I have a big old
stage counter weight for that purpose.
Check out
http://picasaweb.google.com/actodesc...34300469639906
and the next few pics. BTW, there is
now a vice on that left corner ... too
lazy to take more pics.