Originally Posted by
Erich Weidner
I think the top will be built up from 1" thick boards. (Might end up 3/4" after milling/sanding).
Well, the guy claims the adhesive he uses has enough flex. But I've just never come across any book mentioning such a technique as valid.
Yes, the problem with slots is the steel plate. It is already installed and I can't exactly route a slot through it.
I have to admit dealing with this is stressing me out (and why I am up at 5AM on the forum). Might have been better if I was completely ignorant of wood working. Ignorance is bliss. At this point I just want to do what I can to ensure the top doesn't have problems in the future. Unlike with building tables, or chairs or book cases, I wasn't able to locate books on building a bar/bar top. (So many different DIY articles out there, none of which really I felt were solid).
I'll also admit, though researching and building this myself might have been a fun project, I don't have any prior experience with a giant slab, and I work full time in a different carrer than owning this business, so I just don't have time. Hence I let the GC hire someone he trusted.
At this point, I just want to step in enough to insist on whatever I still can to get a good result.
They carpenter warrants his work, but then people go out of business all the time.