I recently acquired a Millers Falls Langdon Acme Miter Saw Box 74. What a great upgrade from my Stanley 150. I replace the wooden surface on the 150 from time to time. But the #74's horizontal face is a textured, steel surface. It's like evenly spaced pin pricks. I presume they are original, intended to keep the work-piece from sliding around. Yet, I'm concerned about the steel pricks marring work pieces. I could cover that with wood. It would require slots for the work-holders.
Question: Does it work well to add a piece of wood to the horizontal face, or is the textured steel the way to go? Do you use other surface materials?
Thanks.