How does the bamboo work top hold up against/compare with the maple work top?
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I imagine maple is better because it is a hard wood. I do finer gunsmithing work on my and have a neoprene pad on top of mine, so it take a lot of the abuse vs. the table top.
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I have a maple woodworking bench so I can only compare t that. I wasn't sure what to expect with bamboo but I would tell you that it certainly seems as hard and as stable as the maple. I think it is also at least as attractive. I don't abuse the work top but it seems very durable. Wouldn't hesitate to get bamboo again.
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Well according to the Janka hardness scale for wood, Maple scores between 700-1450 depending on the species and Bamboo scores between 1180 and 3000 depending on the scale. So Bamboo is generally harder but depending on the species Maple could be harder. I doubt Gladiator would even be able to tell us the type of species woods used. I too want the hardest surface available which I thought was probably Bamboo but right now the Bamboo top is running $58 more than the Maple top. I'm not sure if that would be worth it.
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Haven't used a bamboo one. This one is awesome. Not heavy at all... Love it. Would highly recommend it to anyone.
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Hello! These will stand up to considerable use. I have Stitchberry single tipped bamboo needles and they are much more fragile than these by Ostart. The latter is a lovely darker "polished" wood, not like the Stitchberry that I have to sand on occasion to keep smooth. Even the US 1 is a sturdy set. I live at the beach and store them in a plastic box inside the little plastic sleeves they were shipped in and mine haven't warped at all. I have been delighted with this set of double pointed needles, I use them very often [I don't have a telly so I craft instead]. I wouldn't be able to knit hats and baby things without them. :-)
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I am copying the info from the site below. I hope it helps better than my last response!CARE & CLEANING OF BAMBOO Bamboo is harder than maple. It is a naturally replenishing grass and one of the world's most renewable resources. The lovely honey color is produced entirely naturally, without the use of stain or paint, through a special heating process that caramelizes the sugar in the wood.The glue has been tested and is food-safe.Hand wash with a mil mild soap and cool water. Do not let it air dry or be left in standing water. Dry thoroughly. Do not soak. Occasional use of mineral oil on the inside will help maintain its appearance. I am copying the info from the site below. I hope it helps better than my last response!CARE & CLEANING OF BAMBOO Bamboo is harder than maple. It is a naturally replenishing grass and one of the world's most renewable resources. The lovely honey color is produced entirely naturally, without the use of stain or paint, through a special heating process that caramelizes the sugar in the wood.The glue has been tested and is food-safe.Hand wash with a mil mild soap and cool water. Do not let it air dry or be left in standing water. Dry thoroughly. Do not soak. Occasional... » Read More I am copying the info from the site below. I hope it helps better than my last response!CARE & CLEANING OF BAMBOO Bamboo is harder than maple. It is a naturally replenishing grass and one of the world's most renewable resources. The lovely honey color is produced entirely naturally, without the use of stain or paint, through a special heating process that caramelizes the sugar in the wood.The glue has been tested and is food-safe.Hand wash with a mil mild soap and cool water. Do not let it air dry or be left in standing water. Dry thoroughly. Do not soak. Occasional use of mineral oil on the inside will help maintain its appearance. « Show Less
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My friend has a sail cloth top from Best Top and it seems to be the same material. I had a older Rampage top and swore that I would not get this brand again. After reading reviews and price, I decided to take a chance and order this one. I am very impress on the quality. It is a night and day difference from the older top material that stretched out so much I had to add in a bar to keep the puddles of water off. its a great top for a good price.
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Oak typically is a more porous wood. For cutting boards a tighter grain wood such as ash, maple is better. Oak will work though.
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I have the bamboo model in my office for kids (gets lots of use) and my boy has a painted wooden one at home. With the laminated bamboo & varnish ball, there is no paint to scratch off, and so it looks better.
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I would not recommend using on bamboo, staples are more prone to crack bamboo. For bamboo L Cleats are much better for preventing splits during installation.
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I don't recall whether it is maple or oak, but it is a good quality top. You should note that there are several pre-drilled hole in the top as in the image. As for it's thickness, it is a 3/4" top with a 2 1/4 edge. It is pretty sturdy. As you have already surmised, it's not a $300 bench, but depending on the price, it's pretty good for the money. The drawers are hardboard bottoms and felt lined which I thought was a nice touch. Quality of fit and finish to me was 3 stars out of 5, but when taking the price into consideration I bump it up to 4 ;)
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Hi Adam S. Were you able to make the wood top work? I would like to try it and would love any tips. We have small children so glass isn't safe. Thanks!
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I used it under solid bamboo flooring about 9 months ago and it still looks and feels great. Its a nice product and I wouldn't hesitate to use it again.
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Hello, It uses standard 18gage finish nails not cleats. I did stranded bamboo as well and liked the nails over the staples as it did not split the tongue and there was not any concerns about the crown of the staple not being set enough to allow the next piece to fit firmly in place. It worked flawlessly and only misfired when it hit an nail in the sub floor, and all jams were easy to clear.
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It works on my hard wood floor so i think it will work with bamboo. Doesnt slide around or dammage the wood.
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It looks like solid bamboo to me. The bottom is exactly the same material as the tray. It seems very sturdy and I have enjoyed it very much.
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I've been drilling through a 1/2 piece of birch hardwood when I use it and have had no problems. Hope this helps
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I cannot answer that honestly. However, within a month or so of using it, the product started warping/bending, and the handle subsequently cracked. I have bought Bamboo boards at places like Bed Bath and Beyond, COSTCO, and they stills works about 1.5 years later. The quality of this product from Amazon is pathetic.
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I have not used it on bamboo. I have used it several times on 5/8 engineered hardwood. It should work the same. There is a simple way to adjust for thickness of the wood. You can use it for 1/2 as well. I suppose it could be used on standard solid 3/4 inch hardwood but might not be as good long term as a stand up stapler. The nice thing about this is that it can use the standard 1/4 inch crown staples easily found in the box stores. It also allows for longer staples than a floor runner. (if you know what that is).I have had mine for over a year and used it on about 6ea 500-600sf jobs. No issues. good luck. I have not used it on bamboo. I have used it several times on 5/8 engineered hardwood. It should work the same. There is a simple way to adjust for thickness of the wood. You can use it for 1/2 as well. I suppose it could be used on standard solid 3/4 inch hardwood but might not be as good long term as a stand up stapler. The nice thing about this is that it can use the standard 1/4 inch crown staples easily found in the box stores. It also allows for longer staples than a floor runner. (if you know what that is).I have had mine for over a year and used it on about 6ea 500-600sf jobs.... » Read More I have not used it on bamboo. I have used it several times on 5/8 engineered hardwood. It should work the same. There is a simple way to adjust for thickness of the wood. You can use it for 1/2 as well. I suppose it could be used on standard solid 3/4 inch hardwood but might not be as good long term as a stand up stapler. The nice thing about this is that it can use the standard 1/4 inch crown staples easily found in the box stores. It also allows for longer staples than a floor runner. (if you know what that is).I have had mine for over a year and used it on about 6ea 500-600sf jobs. No issues. good luck. « Show Less