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For a bench that extends beyond the frame of the workbench to accommodate vices or other clamps, MDF is an excellent choice. As with plywood, MDF is not affected by changing humidity levels and can be sanded down if damaged until it requires replacement. As well as having the strength to extend beyond the frame, MDF provides a flatter surface than plywood for woodworking use.. Grizzly H9687 Solid Maple Workbench Top. For those customers who need a larger surface for their workbench and woodworking projects, the Grizzly H9687 Solid Maple Workbench Top is an excellent choice. This workbench top is made of 1.8 hard rock sugar maple strips and can safely be used as a kitchen countertop in addition to a workbench for
The best surface I can think of that fits in your budget is tempered hardboard, a.k.a. masonite. It offers a smooth, durable surface that s cheap enough to replace if necessary. In my area, you can buy a 4 x8 sheet of 3/4 MDF for around 35, and a sheet of 3/16 tempered hardboard. These benches usually have 2-by-6-inch lumber planks arranged across the top of the workbench. Best Types of Wood for a Workbench Top Hickory Hickory wood Image: Wikimedia Commons You can use hickory for your workbench top if you will be using it as a vanity bench which is also going to be subjected to a lot of wear and tear. Although on the expensive side, hickory is durable
Masonite sheets come in 1/8 and 1/4 thicknesses and give you a super slick surface instantly. Thin, finished plywood is another good option. You can have a thicker, non-sanded top, and then purchase a sanded, or finished plywood sheet that is thinner. It can be cheaper that way.
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