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I have several types of bench-tops, Steve, but I dont cut anything directly on any of them. When I cut my leather, I used a piece of OSB, cut-to-size to fit on my bench. When done, I stash it behind one of the machines, out of the way.
I have one bench that is all-steel with a 1/2" aluminum plate top to it. This is my heavy-duty bench, which I do rough work, but also weld on it. I drill and tap holes in it to make jigs, and when I think there are too many, I weld them up and flatten it all out again. I love this bench, because it is versatile, but will take a beating very well.
Most of my other benches are just standard maple bench-tops.
My nephew is a plumber, and has a buddy that does granite counter-tops. He says I can get a cheap top through him, and its got my wheels spinning...
Hope this helps?
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