Reply by IrreverentJack

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#1 posted 745 days ago

Lis, Is this going to be an end grain top? My thoughts would be to strengthen the top with internal threaded rod (tensioned) going lengthwise. Compressing the vertical joints in the end grain would give you more options supporting it. It sounds very interesting. Please keep us posted. -Jack

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Reply by IrreverentJack

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Considering but hesitating on pocket screws...could it lead to woodworking skill stagnation?

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