I have 2 1/2 bundles of 3/4"x2 1/4" unfinished no. 1 common red oak flooring. It's been sitting unused for 6 years in my basement. I am in need of a new workbench and am considering cutting both the ends and the tongues off of the pieces, turning it on edge and gluing a top up. Should the groove be ripped off as well as the tongue? It would be on the bottom side of the top. I've heard that oak is not a prefered top material, but with just the expense of time at this point, I'm wondering if this is worth while endeavor? As a long time off and on lurker on your site, I'm anxiously awaiting the combined knowledge and wittitisms I'm so fond of following in this group.
Thanks, Glider