"Jerry" wrote in message
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Hi,

I'm a newbie but am going to build a built-in cabinet / desk center in
my house. The unit will have a table top that is about 80" wide by
about 32" deep. However the two ends will be on top of cabinets so the
open (non supported) area between the end cabinets is about 38" wide.

This thing will be of cherry and I want to have a cherry table top
with the above dimensions. I would like the table top to be at least
1" thick for rigidity -- I don't think a 3/4" plywood would work
without saging/warping in the center.

How would you guys go about constructing this table top?
SNIP

I would glue up cherry boards for the top. If you want to end up at least
1" thick you would start with 5/4 or 6/4 stock. I would use random widths
and choose stock for matching color and grain patterns.

Good luck - Bob McBreen