I have used 16 oz. copper sheet, had the supplier brake the edges to fit the (non dissolving)plywood tops, which are two layers of 3/4" which is very stout. After 10 years it looks absolutely grand, the usage marks only make it look better. You can clean it with half a lemon sprinkled with salt if you want a bright surface, otherwise, just let it darken naturally. After 10 years, Formica looks like 10 year old plastic...The copper is attached with contact cement, just like laminate, you need to be clever using venetian blind slats to position your sheet metal in assembly.
[This message has been edited by Almost Fried (edited 09-27-2006).]
[This message has been edited by Almost Fried (edited 09-27-2006).]
