Jacqui, there is a thread on CWDF talking about the pros and cons of wooden tops that might be worth a read here: http://www.canalworld.net/forums/index.php?showtopic=47345
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Jacqui, there is a thread on CWDF talking about the pros and cons of wooden tops that might be worth a read here: http://www.canalworld.net/forums/index.php?showtopic=47345