On Wed, 17 Oct 2007 12:33:13 +0100, Andrew May
wrote:

Chris wrote:
Over the years I have built a number of table tops to go over existing
tables to make them larger.

Construction has usually been discs of MDF or Chipboard ( often made
in pieces for ease of handling ) that just sit on the existing table.
Its covered by a cloth so looks are not important . This is standard
practice in restaurants.

I now have to make another for my daughter and I wonder if there is a
better lighter material.

Ideally a sort of MDF foam sandwich board that is cheap and could be
edged.

I would appreciative of any ideas.



Chris
Unless the replacement tabletop is somehow fixed to the table won't a
lightweight version be more inclined to move around? Or to put it
another way isn't the weight part of the requirement?

Andrew

Andrew

I usually fit small blocks to the underside to register the top on
the table.



Chris