I want to build a table for my router. I was going to go with a melamine surfaced particleboard, but no one in town carries anything surfaced with melamine. One local guy said plain MDF would hold up. I'm skeptical. If not melamine, what else can I use? By the way, I tried laminating formica to MDF. It didn't stick very well to the edges and (like a dumbass) I tried to pull it off and try again and, surprise, I cracked the formica. Back to square one........ Help!

OK, I took the plunge today. Last day for HD tool instant rebates. I have been watching this saw for over 2 months, drooling on the floor when I walked by. 12" double miter with laser. Comes with a 60 tooth carbide blade. Motor is mounted up and out of the way. Belt drive. Regular $349, on sale for $249 with $25 instant rebate, total $224. I hate cutting 7" speedbase vertical on my old 12" saw. Motor hits the molding on the right, so you have to swing the molding and swing the saw. Double PITA. Guess I'll mount it on the rolling gurney and try it out this week on hardwoods. I'll give a report. Gotta go burn the box in the morning and throw dirt on the saw. Luckily she works at the hospital tomorrow.:eek: