Joe Fabbri
12-10-2011, 10:30 PM
Hi everyone,
From all the threads on benches and benchtops, it seems most people make their benchtops by laminating boards (either 4x4's or ripped down 2x10/12s) vertically. I'm wondering if it's possible to make a decent top by laminating the boards flat? I know Garret Hack in Fine Woodworking a little while ago made a nice bench by laminating three layers of 1x3 or 1x4 maple together, staggering the joints in order to create a tongue and groove effect, then he added an apron around, hiding the laminations. This seems like a good way to incorporation breadboard ends too.
Has anyone done this? I'm thinking that using a two or three layers of wide flat-sawn wood (2x12s for instance) would probably act like a large slab of wood, right?
What are your thoughts, guys?
Joe
From all the threads on benches and benchtops, it seems most people make their benchtops by laminating boards (either 4x4's or ripped down 2x10/12s) vertically. I'm wondering if it's possible to make a decent top by laminating the boards flat? I know Garret Hack in Fine Woodworking a little while ago made a nice bench by laminating three layers of 1x3 or 1x4 maple together, staggering the joints in order to create a tongue and groove effect, then he added an apron around, hiding the laminations. This seems like a good way to incorporation breadboard ends too.
Has anyone done this? I'm thinking that using a two or three layers of wide flat-sawn wood (2x12s for instance) would probably act like a large slab of wood, right?
What are your thoughts, guys?
Joe