I'm building a top for an office credenza and would like to get some input. You can see from the sketchup below that the plan is 3 panels that are framed with mitered corners on the perimeter. I've built similar ones in the past using plywood for the panels out of fear that wood movement would break the miters eventually. However, this time around, I would really like the look of using solid wood (inconsistent color/grain patterns....). So's, here's the question - could I mill hardwood down to 1/4", then glue that to 1/2" ply, or 1/2" wood on 1/4" ply? Would that prevent the lateral movement? Any other thoughts? Thanks in advance!


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