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I built a work bench in my garage about 15 years ago before I started reloading. As a straight work bench it is excellent, but I didn't like it that much as a reloading bench. The main problem was the top is made from 2 X 12s and they absorb oil and are kinda hard to clean off because stuff gets in the cracks between the boards.
I went to Lowes to get plywood to cover the top and give a smoother, easier to clean surface. As I was going to the lumber dept I happen to pas the flooring section and saw some laminated flooring on sale for $0.68 per Sq Ft and that was cheaper than plywood. It was very thin and felt kind of flimsy, but decided to try it out anyway.
It was easy to install and works very good for a bench top. It is impervious to oil, cleaning solvents, grease, and anything else I have spilled or dripped and it looks a lot better than plywood. Here are before & after shots.
I went to Lowes to get plywood to cover the top and give a smoother, easier to clean surface. As I was going to the lumber dept I happen to pas the flooring section and saw some laminated flooring on sale for $0.68 per Sq Ft and that was cheaper than plywood. It was very thin and felt kind of flimsy, but decided to try it out anyway.
It was easy to install and works very good for a bench top. It is impervious to oil, cleaning solvents, grease, and anything else I have spilled or dripped and it looks a lot better than plywood. Here are before & after shots.
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