When a large glass table in my living room was damaged, I didn’t have the heart to get rid of the glass. Instead, I used it as the surface of my workbench. The glass is thick, tough, easy to clean, and I can put pictures, instructions, or anything else important under the glass so it’s right there for reference whenever needed. I also stapled a plastic apron from a science surplus store to the edge of the workbench. When I remember to wear it, small pieces fall into my lap, not on the floor. It also keeps my clothes clean and protected from a paint or thinner spill.

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Mike DanforthMilwaukee, Wisconsin