The top on my MFT/3 is what type of MDF?

The MFT on steroids!! That looks sensational. High compliments to the OP as he now has one heck of a worktable!
 
Just bumping this since it has been a year.  Iwood75, how has this held up over the seasons?

Scot
 
Scott,

It's held up beautifully. It is still lying flat even though it is not fastened down at all. Just seems to stay flat under its own weight. Of course, we'll see what happens as the coming summer humidity rolls over it.

Were I to do it again, the only thing I'd change is – fewer framing members. The rows of holes that straddle the "stretchers" keep the clamps from rotating 360º. Those extra cross braces were included on the theory that the lag screws that protrude from their top edges could be adjusted up or down as time passed to counter the top sag or bow. (You may have to review the photos to remember my "Rube Goldberg" adjusters.) However, I haven't needed to adjust them yet so they're just "semi" in the way. Of course, there are other holes to choose from. What I'm going to do is somehow mark those rows of holes on the top itself or on the holes' inside edges so I can readily identify them.

Thanks for the inquiry.  Joel
 
Iwood75 said:
They can't get Richlite or Extira and haven't yet found High Density Fiberboard. I visited 2 other lumber companies and they don't stock HDF and can't order-in just 1 sheet.

If you are on the east coast contact Atlantic Plywood and locate one of their dealers.  I was able to source a single 4'x8' sheet of HDF for $78USD delivered to my door. 
 
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