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Old hunk of Bowling Alley, oh wait that wasn't a choice... With a baker's sheet as noted that's what I've had for 20+ years.
I'd go hardwood, maple or ash, has to be thick, put 3 or 4 'ribs' glued and screwed perpendicular to the length. If you have so steel tubing that would work also.
Similar to what Mikey mentioned, two sheets of 3/4" or 1" ply with a 1/2" or so of Melamine sandwiched between them will keep it steady enough.
An 1/8" plate on top would be nice but if cost or availability is an issue, it can be done with wood.
Some of the Lab black stuff would be nice, but I have seen that bend over time. Has to be thick.
I'd go hardwood, maple or ash, has to be thick, put 3 or 4 'ribs' glued and screwed perpendicular to the length. If you have so steel tubing that would work also.
Similar to what Mikey mentioned, two sheets of 3/4" or 1" ply with a 1/2" or so of Melamine sandwiched between them will keep it steady enough.
An 1/8" plate on top would be nice but if cost or availability is an issue, it can be done with wood.
Some of the Lab black stuff would be nice, but I have seen that bend over time. Has to be thick.