I am building a router table to place in my table saw wing. My intent is:


  1. Build an oak frame that is roughly 2" x 7/8".
  2. Cut the top from 1" MDF
  3. Laminate the MDF bottom.
  4. Attach the top into the frame so that the top is flush with the frame.
  5. Laminate the top and the frame.

Two questions:

Question 1: If I do the steps above, then the top of the frame is laminated and the bottom is not, is that a problem? I assume not.

Question 2: If the top is flush with the frame, do I need to laminate the MDF top and frame? I intended to do this to make sure that the wood never caught on the frame lip. It does make it marginally more difficult to mount the table.