Edwin Pawlowski wrote:
"pawseyfamily" wrote in message
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Hi guys,

Just new to woodworking. Can someone tell me what would be a timber for a
desk top. I am thinking of using 3/4" ply with the oak veneer finish.


That can work. You can also put a solid oak band around the edge to make it
look solid wood, not ply. You can use a wider band to make it look thicker
also. Just be sure to get the alignment right so you don't sand through the
plywood veneer as it is very thin.


Good point.
That is how I made the computer table and printer
table that I am currently using except that I made
the band wood 3/4" thick by 1" wide. A wider band,
as well as a thicker band, can improve appearance.

One caution, be sure that the plywood piece is
reasonably flat with no bumps from incorrectly
laid plies or the sanding problem will bite you.
And mark pieces so you always index from the face
side. Flip one piece and you will have a mess
because you can't sand much, or it will take you
forever trying to avoid sanding through the
plywood at joints.