[Tim Walsh]

Just finished building my first one with dad. 8'x30" We made it a little taller than a normal counter top since I'm 6'1 it should be easier to work on without bending over. What I did for a top was inset a 5/8" mdf into a 2x6 ladder frame with 6 legs made of 2 2x4's, then put a piece of hardboard on top of that(also inset into the 2x6 to protect the edges). Much like Paul's idea, when the top gets scuzzy, just toss it, flip it over, either way you've got an option to create a whole new surface cheaply and easily. I've got pics but they're at home. I'll post them tonight.