Masonite is a good choice; glue it down, and you can easily
peel it up when you've destroyed it. It's probably worth coating
it with a clear acrylic, so it doesn't absorb spills.
Be aware that any non-metalic surface will get "stuff" embedded in it.
Big stuff, but most importantly small stuff. Just the kind
of metalic stuff that you don't want to drag your freshly
machined head across.
Buy some galvanized sheet steel from the local hardware store or HVAC
supplier and cover part or all of your bench with it.
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