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Ziggs wrote:

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?

Butcher block is fine stuff for a bench, and stunningly inexpensive for
what you get. McMaster sells it. I've got a half dozen from them; most
are 30" x 120" but I've got a couple of smaller ones also. Rip the
particle board off first.