Is this stainless bench top a good deal?

[KDXSR5]

https://wyoming.craigslist.org/mat/5820321166.html

I have a bunch of scrap cuts of plywood that I would layer up beneath the top to create a solid surface under the work bench top. Thank you for the opinions!

 

[Karl's Garage]

I am not sure on the value of that particular top.

I have lots of work surfaces from Maple to Formica to Plywood. What benefit would the stainless sheet provide you over the plywood? I am a hobbyist woodworker and would get very little benefit from a top like that. Welders may chime in on the need/value of a metal top.

 

[KDXSR5]

I am not sure on the value of that particular top.

I have lots of work surfaces from Maple to Formica to Plywood. What benefit would the stainless sheet provide you over the plywood? I am a hobbyist woodworker and would get very little benefit from a top like that. Welders may chime in on the need/value of a metal top.

It wouldn't be much good for metal work at that thickness and being stainless. I was mainly just looking at it as a nice looking general purpose top if the price is right. Not being wood, oil and solvents won't soak in to it, which is a plus. I am in the middle of a decent sized shelf and workbench build trying to decide what top to use and saw this one on Craigslist.

 

[aczr2k]

I'd already be picking that up, offer him $75 and load it in your truck.

 

[wolfhawk73]

http://http://www.webstaurantstore.com/regency-30-x-72-16-gauge-stainless-steel-commercial-work-table-with-4-backsplash-and-undershelf/600TSB3072S.html

Considering the link above, I think it's a pretty good deal. I know you won't get the legs, but at least you can customize the base to your liking. If that's what you want, get it! I'd ****** it up if I were in the market, but maybe ask if he'd take $85 or so.

 

[KDXSR5]

I'd already be picking that up, offer him $75 and load it in your truck.

It is 3 hours a way so not quite that easy, haha. I have a friend that lives I that town though, so I am thinking offer my friend $100 flat for it. What he pays for it is his business and he keeps the rest. I don't want to do it though if that is not a good price. I just don't know what the value of the top is.

 

[4 FN 27]

16 ga Stainless makes a nice work surface but it will not hold up to hammering...

About $63.00 worth of Stainless there new. Add the bending/notching and I'd say you have a deal at $95.00 but if you can get it for $75.00 that you almost earn a "You ****" on GJ...$50.00 or less definitely gets you a "YOU ****".

Go get it!!! If I did own a Sheet metal Shop I would.

 

[Squankum]

I'd say it's a fair deal. I spent about $165ish at a Sears outlet for something like that but with a heavy MDF core underneath the SS. Screwed that to the top of my main workbench about a year ago and I like it.

Shows scratches (don't care) and minor dents (oh well) but I don't do much heavy duty stuff on it. Have engine building work looming in my future and wanted something I could really get clean. And clean up nicely it does.

http://www.sears.com/craftsman-8'-stainless-steel-work-surface/p-00914966000P

 

[LS6 Tommy]

Well, it would fit the bill for my use. General repairs on small equipment, cars and other stuff, tinkering. Needs to be goo proof, cleans up with brake cleaner, I don't care about scratches much (that SS top you're looking at can be brought back to life pretty easy if you're handy with a belt sander or flap wheels with aluminum oxide or silicone carbide abrasives. Don't use iron oxide.)
It may dent, I think I see some dent's in the picture. But if you can get it relatively cheap, I say go for it.

I redid the top on my bench with used school lab table black epoxy top. Heavy, but other than not being hammer proof, it's perfect for me.

Tommy

 

[KDXSR5]

So I decided to go ahead and buy the stainless top. Ended up paying $75 for a 3'x6' top with backsplash and rolled front edge. The lady selling it used it in a dark room, and it is reportedly in great condition. It has already gone through two of my friends on its way back to me. I will update once it arrives in town this weekend and I pick it up.

 

[KDXSR5]

Picked up the top from my friend today. I feel $75 was appropriate. The top is in pretty good shape. Will post more pics once I have it mounted. Sorry about the crummy pic, my potato was acting up.

 

[safetyman665]

I would have bought that for $75 in a heartbeat. Good score .