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When customers are looking for the best wood for workbench or cabinet tops, those made of solid maple are still the preferred choice. These workbenches and cabinet tops are durable, solid and are guaranteed to provide years of good service for the woodworking project, or even for that kitchen countertop.
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
The best inexpensive wood is probably the softwoods. Pine and birch are two fine nominees for this category. They are really inexpensive and easy to deal with. Using these woods for creating a workbench frame is also relatively easier. However, the durability factor is pretty low here. At least lower than hardwoods.
To improve the rigidity of the surface it is recommended to use two or more layers of -inch plywood for your workbench top. MDF. For a bench that extends beyond the frame of the workbench to accommodate vices or other clamps, MDF is an excellent choice.
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