I am in the process of building a new router table. I have some old growth southern yellow pine left over from a project and was thinking about making the top out of that. I would be laminated strips about 2” wide and I would probably make the top about 1 1/4 to 1 1/2” thick. Any reason not to do this? I know standard protocol is MDF or plywood with melamine or the like on the top. But i like the idea of a heavy top. And using what I have on hand.
Chip