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T tikiskip Grand Member (8 years) Joined: Nov 26, 2005 Posts: 5994	T tikiskip Posted posted on Fri, Aug 23, 2013 3:13 PM On 2013-08-23 12:29, ErichTroudt wrote: You might consider the bar top to look like something reclaimed or re-used..... Sides of a crate with stamp stencils still on it, wood off a ship, deck hatch, life boat... yes that would be cool, and this is what Kronkie means. "I have the bar built up with plywood so I don't need the thickness for strength" True but you can still feel the heft of a big fat chunk of wood. The bar top is an important part of your bar, Take your time to find what works for you. Don't rush just to get done for your party. Good luck.

On 2013-08-23 12:29, ErichTroudt wrote:
You might consider the bar top to look like something reclaimed or re-used..... Sides of a crate with stamp stencils still on it, wood off a ship, deck hatch, life boat...

yes that would be cool, and this is what Kronkie means.

"I have the bar built up with plywood so I don't need the thickness for strength"
True but you can still feel the heft of a big fat chunk of wood.
The bar top is an important part of your bar, Take your time to find what works for you.
Don't rush just to get done for your party.

Good luck.

Post #691159 by tikiskip on Fri, Aug 23, 2013 3:13 PM