Good Morning-
I googled "Laminating plywood beams" but didn't come up with any responses over the standard 1" or 2 sheets of 3/4 for benchtops.
I would like to create a laminate post 4" or 5" square using plywood. I'd most likely leave the edges rough, but for a better 'look' I could extend the last two pieces at a 45 degree angle bevel cut and slip a another piece on the outside edge.
I'm doing this to increase the structural strength of a (theoretical now, thanks craigslist) winepress. I intend to test the beam under compression to see if it will fail and at what force.
Would it be better to glue up multiple pieces first, then glue them all together (trimming / handplaning along the way) or glue them all up in once massive stack? I'd like to try to minimize warping during the process.
Any insight would be greatly appreciated-
Jason
(and for those that said to buy a wine press- ask and Craigslist shall deliver: I found an 18" wine press and crusher for 200$. I figure it'll take about 150$ to clean up and fix and replace the rusted iron with SS, but it's worth it.)