Date:         Tue, 29 Jan 2008 16:00:59 -0700
Reply-To:     Tom Buese <tombuese@COMCAST.NET>
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From:         Tom Buese <tombuese@COMCAST.NET>
Subject:      Re: BZ shelf
Comments: To: Dan Weeks <theprofileco@DWX.COM>
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On Jan 29, 2008, at 3:35 PM, Dan Weeks wrote:

> On Jan 29, 2008, at 4:22 PM, Troy wrote:
>
>> you would probably have to finish off the edges unless you enjoy
>> looking at the bands of plywood.
>
> I actually do enjoy looking at bands of high-quality ply--the 9-11
> ply hardwood type. I made a table for my westy out of the stuff
> (original was missing) and rounded off the edges with a router,
> sanded to a fare-the-well, and think they look nice. More durable
> than edge-banding for surfaces that get wear, and less likely to hurt
> when you get thrown into them.

Exactly- I have designed whole buildings w/ this wood as the finish w/
o edgebanding- looks nice, IMHO.  This plywood is used for very nice,
but contemporary furniture, w/o edgebanding.

Westfalia used it originally in their early campers instead of
particle board.

Tom BZ
>
> Dan