Table game

[pbr1983]

Hi all,

I have a joinery project in my head, but I'm having problems selecting the main material.

It's a table top game, probably 2' x 3' in size, and the board its played on needs to be a) completely flat b) no thicker than half an inch or so, and c) decorative (ie probably not plywood - at least the ply in our local store!)

It's final finish will be like a polished mahogany, but I'm presuming a base that size in half inch mahog would warp over time

All suggestions welcome!

Thanks

 

[Droogs]

You could use 12mm MRMDF and then veneer with a decorative wood as you see fit and a cheaper balance veneer on the rear

 

[sunnybob]

12 mm ply would be lighter than mdf, and possibly cheaper.
Make sure one face is baltic birch though. It will stain quite well if you really want a mahogany finish.

 

[gasman]

Use grain filler before your final finish goes on - I use the Rustin one which is only a fiver or so - the mahogany one makes a huge difference I find to the finish one can get on dark woods
I would go with MDF though - and then veneer both sides
Cheers
Mark

 

[TheTiddles]

When you say completely flat... how completely?

Aidan

 

[thetyreman]

ply with veneer and hardwood lipping would be how I'd do it.