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I considered doing a mitered corner thing like that, but I was worried about expansion of the inner field breaking the joints...


I cheated, the top is 3/4" Maple faced ply sliced along the grain lines out of some leftover from another project and biscuit joined to look like three planks; the Poplar border is the only real hardwood in the top.

A positive attitude may not solve all your problems, but it will annoy enough people to make it worth the effort. Herm Albright (1876 - 1944)