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   chippindustmaker | Apr 11, 2008 05:51am | #1

   A lot of bowling alleys are going under and they usually sell their lanes by the foot. I know a lot of guys who have built wall long benches out of this material. It's worth a try.

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   flairwoodworks | Apr 11, 2008 06:59am | #2

   I have also heard that they contain a lot of metal reinforcement within.Chris @ http://www.flairwoodwork.spaces.live.com

    - Success is not the key to happines.  Happiness is the key to success.  If you love what you are doing, you will be successful. - Albert Schweitzer

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   bwood | Apr 11, 2008 02:17pm | #3

   Thanks guys. I just want to get something that is flat. It looks like grizzly and global industry have the best prices. I have seen some reviews of grizzly but nothing about global industry. If any body knows that would help.

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   noviceneil | Apr 11, 2008 03:30pm | #4

   bwood,

   I bought a top from Grizzly about three years ago, maple 72X30 I think, it has made a fine top..remains flat..don't think you'll be disappointed...would recommend getting the thickest top you can...the extra weight adds to the stability...my table doesn't move during any woodworking I do on it.

   Neil

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   bww_maryland | Apr 11, 2008 05:06pm | #5

   i've heard of someone laminated two ikea butcherblock countertops. i'm not sure it's a great idea, but it'd be cheaper than a griz top.

   from workbenchdesign.net

   December 23 , 2005. A clever way to create a very solid, thick laminated top was posted by on the Workbench Design Forum. Eric laminated together two inexpensive Ikea laminated countertops to create his workbench top. Check out the posts on the "Show Off Your Bench" section of the Workbench Design Forum for photos and more information.