For reasons that are not relevant to the question I would like to renew/retop my workbench. I would like to add 1/2 inch of material that I would glue together in place and to the present top. I am not really interested in using MDF or plywood. Since I am working on a flat smooth surface I don’t see any major difficulty. (Ya I know)
I’m seeking a recommendation for what type of wood to use and orientation, and if being only a half inch thick might not be strong enough if struck sharply. The present top is an Asian POJ made up of multiple short pieces laminated together, two plus inches thick. 30x 60 overall.