Veneer on outfeed table - Printable Version

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Veneer on outfeed table - Halfathumb - 11-04-2019

I'm remaking a new outfeed & side tables for my TS. I have enough veneer to do the job. Has anyone used veneer instead of formica?

RE: Veneer on outfeed table - Splinter Puller - 11-04-2019

it should work. I'd consider going with a finish that has a bit of stipple so as to reduce suction possibilities. most laminates have a bit of texture if you look close enough.

RE: Veneer on outfeed table - John Mihich - 11-04-2019

Why not. Sure it may wear out but since you have it - use it.

RE: Veneer on outfeed table - Willyou - 11-04-2019

Of course. You can do it but, I wouldn't. I put formica on my outfeed table (assembly table) a number of years ago. It has taken a beating and has held up well. I can't imagine a wood veneer of any species or thickness doing as well. Save your veneer for a furniture project.

RE: Veneer on outfeed table - ez-duzit - 11-04-2019

(11-04-2019, 09:02 PM)Willyou Wrote: ...Save your veneer for a furniture project.

This. My outfeed tables are covered with easily replaceable tempered Masonite.

RE: Veneer on outfeed table - mound - 11-05-2019

(11-04-2019, 09:56 PM)ez-duzit Wrote: This. My outfeed tables are covered with easily replaceable tempered Masonite.

Mine is just a piece of melamine..
also serves as the sacrificial base for my track-saw.. all sorts of scars on it! still works just fine as an outfeed.

RE: Veneer on outfeed table - Halfathumb - 11-05-2019

(11-04-2019, 09:56 PM)ez-duzit Wrote: This. My outfeed tables are covered with easily replaceable tempered Masonite.

How do you attach the masonite if it's easily replaceable?

RE: Veneer on outfeed table - Halfathumb - 11-05-2019

(11-05-2019, 08:10 AM)mound Wrote: Mine is just a piece of melamine..
also serves as the sacrificial base for my track-saw.. all sorts of scars on it! still works just fine as an outfeed.

I hadn't considered melamine. But I already have cut MDF to fit and attached it to the cabinet below.

RE: Veneer on outfeed table - Halfathumb - 11-05-2019

(11-04-2019, 09:02 PM)Willyou Wrote: Of course. You can do it but, I wouldn't. I put formica on my outfeed table (assembly table) a number of years ago. It has taken a beating and has held up well. I can't imagine a wood veneer of any species or thickness doing as well. Save your veneer for a furniture project.

I had formica on the tables I'm replacing and I know it works very well but $$$ is short this time of year

RE: Veneer on outfeed table - ez-duzit - 11-05-2019

(11-05-2019, 10:56 AM)Halfathumb Wrote: How do you attach the masonite if it's easily replaceable?

A few tiny wire brads where the Masonite might try to lift.

Tempered Masonite makes the perfect work surface for a workbench. I screw into it to locate bending cauls and such; then just run the belt sander over it later. It's easy on your cutting tools and doesn't mark the workpiece.