Do I need breadboard ends?

[Dan McGonigle]

Hey guys, I'm in the very early stages of building a basic hall table. The design is pretty much done and I started roughing out the lumber today. The top will be a two board glue up measuring 15" x 48". Should I add breadboard ends here to ensure a flat top? It would certainly fit the style but didn't originally plan on doing it.

[glenn bradley]

This comes up now and again. Many state that with properly handled and milled material breadboard are not needed. I like them and use for aesthetics as well as function.

[Wayne Lomman]

No you don't need them. If you want the style that is ok but they are not necessary. Cheers