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<p>[QUOTE="Jeff Drum, post: 2475583, member: 6444"]I agree with all above; best to do as ghopper says and put on a proper solid oak top, but materials cost would be quite high. Since you're willing and able to make a particle board top, consider this instead.</p><p><br /></p><p>4x8x3/4" sheet of oak veneer plywood at home depot for about $50, cut to size. Stain to match, then coat of varnish. If you're motivated, buy some 3/4 edging to cover the plywood edges. It won't be right, but won't take a lot more work than cutting particle board to get something decent.</p><p><br /></p><p>p.s. forget the linseed oil bath which is likely to cause more problems; consider instead the stain you use for the top.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="Jeff Drum, post: 2475583, member: 6444"]I agree with all above; best to do as ghopper says and put on a proper solid oak top, but materials cost would be quite high. Since you're willing and able to make a particle board top, consider this instead. 4x8x3/4" sheet of oak veneer plywood at home depot for about $50, cut to size. Stain to match, then coat of varnish. If you're motivated, buy some 3/4 edging to cover the plywood edges. It won't be right, but won't take a lot more work than cutting particle board to get something decent. p.s. forget the linseed oil bath which is likely to cause more problems; consider instead the stain you use for the top.[/QUOTE]
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