Paul G and Don B are discussing the merits of thick vs laminated workbench
bases:


>BTW, most places around Phila. charge a very high premium (per BF) for thick
>stock - often 2-3x the price / BF for 4/4.  That's supposedly due to the
>long, slow drying schedule required in the kiln to avoid splitting.
>You don't want to know how much I ended up paying for 12/4 (closer to 16/4)
>red oak stock for legs for 2 beds last summer.

So, it appears that most design choose to use laminated construction for
their bases based solely on economics (and maybe availability of very thick
hardwood).  I guess another option is to search for beams from  old barns
and such.

I have edge glued, but have never face glued stock.  This appears to be a
pretty tricky task, considering that the boards are probably very slippery
with glue on them.  For those who have tried this (or even if you didn't)
are there any "tricks" for making this process easier (Mike W?)?

Joe Dolinar