On Wed, 6 Mar 2019 20:05:12 +0000, newshound
wrote:

I wouldn't use sawn timber for the top; either planed, or one or two
thicknesses of 18 mm ply. Shuttering ply for cheapness if you are doing
rougher work. Some people use MDF but I wouldn't.

.... and depending on what you plan to do, a (thin) sacrificial top, or possibly
several. One for paint, one for oil, etc.


Thomas Prufer