"Buck Frobisher" wrote in message
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Thanks for the suggestions, guys. OK, so if the best way to go is a new
top over the old, there is one thing more I need to ask.

One of the top corners of the old masonite has come unglued, and is
missing an irregularly-shaped piece roughly 1" x 2". Do I just square out
the chip, glue a new piece in there and then go re-cover the whole top and
edges? Sounds too simple to be true...

Sound doable. A sharp chisel and a hammer should do it.