My electronic bench is an old commercial one made with steel stampings and
a steel top covered with Masonite. The Masonite is still in fair
condition. Although over the years the non-conductive top has been an asset
in
avoiding short circuits, etc., I am concerned about static discharges when
handling modern semiconductors. Would it make sense to spray the Masonite
with a weak copper sulphate or similar solution so as to make the masonite
slightly conductive, but not so conductive that 155 VAC connections could not
safely rest upon it? Is there a better-suited material that could be used
to replace the Masonite?
Ironically, in the 1960's, Transite (asbestos) was sometimes used as a
covering for electronic benches as as it was resistant to molten solder. The
downside was that in sliding heavy equipment around, friable material could
be released.
Bruce Hunter
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