Originally Posted by Laidoffsick:
He updated the question from the original post. We always use 3/4", 5 ply or 7 ply. If you buy the cheapest stuff it will warp. Its the foundation of your layout, so get some good stuff.
Yup. 3/4 inch maple laminate. $45 for a 5x7 at Lowe's. Expensive, yes but . . .
At most it's less than 1% of my hobby investment.
Sits flat on the bench work under it's own weight.
Quality surface paints beautifully.
Easily takes staples for cork roadbed.
Excellent sound quality.
You get what you pay for.
