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Old 11-23-2008 | 03:27 PM
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Default RE: Flattening a Bulding Surface


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I came into possession of a huge work table that is not flat and would like to flatten it. It is too much work to rebuild it; it is built into a corner. The top is linoleum covered and is close to flat but not close enough. This was an upholstery shop work table. I was thinking of buttering up a 4x8 3/4" piece of MDF with Great Stuff and plopping on the table with some wieghts. Anybody try this before? Any suggestions are welcome.
Thanks Huck
I think the problem is that your MDF may tend to follow the contour of the existing top and end up just as uneven. I think adding a new top from something like MDF is on the right track but I'd look at using some shims from wood, paper or cardboard to help get it flat.