I have used the Melamine coated board on bench tops in the past. It is easy to clean and does not absorb water or chemicals easily. It is a little more expensive, but can last for years and looks quite nice. I cut it to size and hold the corners in place with small nails.
--- Ken Kopp <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Here's a tip for care of hardboard (Masonite) bench > tops I learned a l-o-n-g time ago ... > > Occasionally pour a bit of clean motor oil in a > puddle > on the board and then rub it in with a rag, You'll > easily > see when it's "even". Wipe away any excess ... if > there > is any ... and you'll have a bench top that's far > less likely > to scratch and gouge from equipment moving around. > > No, it's not April 1st yet ... try it! > > 73! Ken Kopp - K0PP > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > _______________________________________________ > Elecraft mailing list > Post to: [email protected] > You must be a subscriber to post to the list. > Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): > http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > > > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm > Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com > Willis 'Cookie' Cooke K5EWJ _______________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Post to: [email protected] You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com

