I am replacing my original bench top (which used three layers of 3/4" particle board and a hardboard top) with a 1 1/2" laminated maple top that I bought off Craigslist. I will need to raise the top at least 1" over the existing base due to the top's thickness difference, and think I'd like to raise it an additional 3/4" since I've found the old one to be just a little short for planing and sawing. My thoughts are I could add feet to the frame, which would be pretty easy to install, or I could add something to top of the base, like steel channels or something to give the top extra support. Any thoughts on which is better, or other ideas? Thanks!
Kevin