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Originally Posted by LEAKYSEALS951

Me thinks a lot of it has to do with what your small projects are.

I've found dirty car work (motor oil/rust), woodworking (shavings/sawdust), and metalworking (metal shavings)- don't mix. Somewhat different tops for all three.

As others said- solid base is key, really for all three. specially with the vice. You want to be able to beat the hell out of it.

So- basically, you'll need three benches.

Or maybe 3 tops on one bench!
Maybe you could have 3 tops that are hinged off of the top. That way you could have 3 tops on one bench.