Let's say that I want to veneer a tabletop that will have a profiled edge. The goal is to match the veneer closely with the hardwood edge so that the top appears to be constructed of solid wood. Which approach is better:
(1) Attach the hardwood edging to the mdf substrate; press the veneer onto both the substrate and hardwood edge; route the profiled edge.
(2) Press the veneer onto the substrate only; attach the hardwood edging to the veneered panel; route the profiled edge.
I have a slight preference toward (1) since the joint line would be at routed edge and presumably less apparent. However, I'm concerned that routing through the veneer may cause it to chip out.
Any thoughts?