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Options for edging plywood work bench top
I'm building a workbench to accommodate my miter saw on one end (about 20%) of the workbench top length, and to do other stuff, such as accommodate my grinder (for sharpening lathe tools) on the remaining 80% of the benchtop length. This workbench is is not for working projects (it will not have dogs, wood-vices, etc). The workbench top will have two sandwiched 3/4" plywood pieces for a total thickness of 1 and 7/16" thickness. I would like you all to please advise me of options to put on the edge of this benchtop instead of having the plywood edge visually show. Any ideas? I will be clamping and banging some things on this benchtop so whatever I do with the edge needs to be durable. All thoughts and options are welcome!
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Some 1x2 poplar mitered around the top.
I slightly different approach ...
Use whatever wood you wish, Poplar, Maple etc. but I would create a rabbet by removing a 3/4" wide strip all around to top piece only. This will support the edge band much better than simply an end grain plywood and blue bond.
Kinda like this shape:
Kinda like this shape:

The answer to your question will only be as detailed and specific as the question is detailed and specific. Good questions also include a sketch or a photo that illustrates your issue. (:< D)
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Use whatever wood you wish, Poplar, Maple etc. but I would create a rabbet by removing a 3/4" wide strip all around to top piece only. This will support the edge band much better than simply an end grain plywood and blue bond.
Kinda like this shape:

Kinda like this shape:

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My workbench top (made of 2x6 laid on their sides) is covered in 1/8" Masonite. I then use 3/4" angle aluminum to protect the edges.
The aluminum edging is screwed to the bench so that I can easily replace the Masonite when I want.
George
The aluminum edging is screwed to the bench so that I can easily replace the Masonite when I want.
George
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