Cabinets, Furniture, Woodworks/Maple Veneer

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Expert: - 9/19/2004


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I want to build a counter top for my basement cabinets (12 feet long).  My wife and I are trying to decide on weather to use a maple veneer (available in 8-ft lengths) or solid boards.

We cannot decide which would have the best looking seams.  The veneer seam would be in the middle of the counter top.  If I use three 7.5" boards, I would have two seams running the length of the top.

I have limited experience with either situation.  Would you suggest one over the other?

Thanks.

Answer
Hi Todd,

Just a follow up to that countertop question you asked. I just received the latest issue of Fine Homebuilding yesterday, just hours after I answered your question. There is a very nice article about making laminate countertops in this issue. It's the November, 2004 issue and the article is on page 58.

This would be most helpful to you, so I highly recommend that you check it out.

Jamie Yocono
Wood It Is! Custom Cabinetry
Las Vegas, NV

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Jamie Yocono

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Woodworker, Furniture designer/builder, industrial arts educator. Bachelor degree in Furniture Design, and journeyman carpenter, with a 4 year apprenticeship. Currently owner of custom furniture/cabinet shop in Las Vegas, NV. Can answer most woodworking questions EXCEPT those regarding repairs, refinishing, and antiques.

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Bachelor in Furniture Design - Ohio University (1980) Journeyman Carpenter, Local 639 Adult educator - Developed adult education woodworking program for the University of Akron, and taught classes there for 9 years. Opened a private woodworking school in Las Vegas, NV and teach private and semi-private lessons. In 2011, I will begin teaching UNLV woodworking classes at my school. Sweet!

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Furniture Society

Publications
Tile Design and Installation Magazine (Article on inlaying tile into wood)

Education/Credentials
Journeyman Union Carpenter Bachelors degree in Furniture Design (Ohio University) College of Hard Knocks!

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