I have plans to build a table that would be veneered (macassar ebony) entirely. The veneer grain will run from front to back on the top and the edges of the top(continuous grain pattern). The legs will have the grain of the veneer running horizontal.
I have done numerous veneered tops using mdf and I am presently making some drawers using glued up solid strips of poplar. I'm sure mdf is not suitable for any of the structural parts of the table. My question is: What are my best options for a substrate for the legs, aprons, top of the table. The table is fairly simple - design wise. It will be a display(small sofa type) table to fit in a predetermined space. Any advice, suggestions would be appreciated.
Thanks,
Jim