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The benchtop is 3 pieces of 1 MDF or 4 pieces of 3/4 MDF glued together to make a solid 3 inches of light brown lead Its miserably heavy, wonderfully stable, dead flat, and incredibly cheap. All this from one sheet of MDF two sheets if you use MDF ; 30 bucks for most folks.. Yes, reduce the wood to smaller, workable pieces as needed to process it into your workbench s understructure. Since you re a newbie, you ll notice that once cut down the wood will exhibit less cupping 3. Glue them up and get them reasonably flat, then put the MDF on top to make it sturdier and flatter. There is a major drawback to this plan.
The best type of wood to use for a workbench top depends on how you intend to use it. MDF, Plywood, and hardboard are all good options. MDF is smoother which is good for moving heavy objects around easier. Also doesn t splinter like plywood.. My first real woodworking bench was made with a framework of home-center 2x lumber and a doubled-up top made of 3/4-in. MDF see below . I put a banding of 3/4-in. poplar all around its edges to hide them and improve durability see top photo . Now, I know what you re probably thinking: this was FAR from an attractive bench.
Mix 50/50 solution of wood glue and water. Brush on the edges of the MDF to seal. You can apply multiple coats sanding with 220 grit between if desired.
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