blueman wrote:

"Rumpty" writes:
IF you want to use the two 1/2" plys, rout out matching 1/8" wide groves
1/4" deep in each ply sheet, epoxy in a 1/8' X 1/2" steel strip into the
groves and glue up. This won't sag.

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Rumpty

I like this idea...
Curious though why you pick 1/8" wide by 1/2" deep rather than the
other way -- i.e. rather than a wider narrow strip.

He's putting it on edge--the strong dimension. For this to work well
you will have to have the depth of the grooves at pretty close
tolerances.

Also, where is a good place to get steel strips like that (I have seen
steel rod at the borgs but not strip)

Most any hardware store will have 3-ft lengths, some may have longer.
Look in your phone book for steel suppliers in your area--some will deal
w/ individuals (for a price, but not any more than the exorbitant
piece-price at most retail outlets)....