twhited

I think I want to build a router table top because 24 x 32 is a bit small and I can make one sized to my choice. Would 2 layers of 3/4" baltic birch plywood with a laminate surface be flat enough? Given some of the limitations gluing MDF and screwing into MDF to attach to my cabinet, it seems this might be a better solution.

Thanks,
Tim Whited
Virginia Beach, VA

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Yes I personally prefer large table tops with offset plate.

Just be careful when gluing the two boards together.
Just because you start with two perfectly flat boards it doesn’t mean the end result will be flat. The boards have to be placed on a perfectly flat surface or they will be effected during the dry time.
You have to use even pressure on the clamps on center and around.
Also if one of the boards has slight dip, this will be doubled or worse when they are dry.

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AxlMyk

If there is any convex side of the ply, glue those sides together. That will negate any bend in both plies and it will be flat.
Laminate both sides of the finished top.

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twhited

Thanks for the info.

Tim

vyates

Consider your local kitchen cabinet fabricators - I was able to pick up a large piece of 31mm (2.25") waste or offcut bench top. It had a very nice rolled edge across the front, was laminated top and bottom, absolutely flat and will never flex. All that for $15.

Good luck and enjoy the project. Cheers.