I used 1" MDF doubled up to get 2". Its cheap, flat and hard enough
for my needs. I keep the good wood for my projects. The base is built
woth kiln dried spruce. If I ever move it will stay behind and I will
build another one exactly the same.

Daniel



Phisherman wrote in message . ..
On Thu, 10 Jun 2004 23:27:59 GMT, "Dan" wrote:

I am going to build myself a REAL woodworking bench. I am looking for
opinions as to the materail of the top...I have availible to me red oak,
white ash and birch (yellow I beleive)
What would you pick and why? Thanks!


I would base my choice mostly on cost. If cost were not a factor, I'd
pick the wood with the fewest knots.