I've been watching for some bowling alley wood to show up for sale. Thought it might make a great work bench/table. Saw some on CL last night for sale in Omaha, about 2+ hrs away. Called today on it. Asked about a couple of 12' pcs. WOW! Expensive! $600 for pine, $800 for maple. I knew it probably wouldn't be cheap, but I thought it might be a little cheaper than that. Actually don't need anything that heavy, but I'll never get anything that solid or indestructible. Oh well. Anybody else ever use this? Or is it going overboard? Greg