Can i make a thick workbench top by gluing hardwood strips to a plywood substrate?. I am building this unit for a small homebuilder who i happen to be good friends with. this is my first real paying project, so i want it to be perfect, or very nearly.. For best strength i'd suggest a hardwood bench top when using hold downs. there is a lot of torque on the sides of the hole and the mdf isn't designed for this type of stress since it is made from fine chips and dust.
Rock-solid build this versatile workbench in a weekend for under $250 by cecil braeden plywood bench 54 fine woodworking. Glossary of woodworking terms. i have attempted use descriptions and definations of terms in a basic way that can be understood by the average person rather than getting too technical.. After a comment on my bench about a bench off, i thought its a great idea. there all the threads about planes, braces, powertools of your dreams, etc. how about it on benches..
