Hi. I am building a workbench using (more or less) Ian Kirby's design. Assuming it works, I have attached a picture of his workbench. The less part is that I am making the top out of 3 pieces of MDF. The MDF will be 23 X 59 (small space...), and I am planning to use 5/4 hard maple edging around the MDF. The original design does not use long rails along the top so the top is supported by the two top end rails. After deciding on the MDF top, I started wondering whether I need to worry about the MDF sagging. Do you think the hard maple edging will provide enough strength to prevent sagging, or should I be thinking about adding some additional structure? I would probably continue with the basic design and add an additional short rail midway on the long side if that makes sense.
Also, how would you attach the maple edging to the MDF?
Thanks much for any help.
Best,
Chris
Also, how would you attach the maple edging to the MDF?
Thanks much for any help.
Best,
Chris