On Tuesday, February 19, 2019 at 9:39:12 PM UTC-6, Greg Guarino wrote:

I could (and might) do the whole thing in hardwood, which would solve the "edge" issue. But whatever the material, there will be motors involved.

How about asking a local cabinet shop to cut some laminate strips for you? Shouldn't cost too terribly much.... might even do it for free, for such a small job. Just show them your plans.

Sonny