Building a dead flat work surface. Torsion box versus laminated plywood.

This video compares how flat a torsion box surface is versus laminated plywood by building them both.

If you want more detail on the torsion box build here is a link - https://mastercraftspirit.substack.co...

Woodworking is all about references. How does your wood reference for a cut or how it is joined together? Having a dead flat surface is a key component of building quality furniture.

I wanted to make this video comparing the two methods to see how fast and easy I could make each one and how much variation in the surface there was in the two building methods.
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Video Chapters

00:00 Build Purpose
00:56 Setting up flat surface
02:30 Torsion Box Skins
03:41 Torsion Box Ribs
05:32 Torsion Box Skin Glue Up
06:14 Torsion Box Base Cut
07:48 Torsion Box Trim
10:23 Torsion Box Laminate
11:52 Torsion Box Base Build
15:12 Torsion Box Installation
16:20 Laminated Plywood
17:36 Torsion Box Flatness Test
18:48 Laminated Plywood Flatness Test
20:50 Bloopers

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Tools & Material for project
▸ Formica Laminate 4x8 sheet - https://amzn.to/3Rrfddn
▸ Foam Roller Kit (For Contact Cement) - https://amzn.to/47YLuzd
▸ Laminate Roller - https://amzn.to/3RIhHW1
▸ Laminate Cutting Tool - https://amzn.to/41pG5iv
▸ Contact Cement (2 Pints) - https://amzn.to/48iUT4x
▸ T-square 48 inch - https://amzn.to/41XZlUu
▸ Speed Square 7 inch - https://amzn.to/41Zyeby
▸ Bessey F-Style Clamps - https://amzn.to/3RmTe7a
▸ Bessey K-Body Clamps - https://amzn.to/3RrfVHk
▸ Makita Orbital Sander - https://amzn.to/3GFY1Ma
▸ Rikon 8 inch jointer - https://amzn.to/3HhXYq2
▸ Festool Track Saw - https://amzn.to/4b1zj6H
▸ Festool Track Saw Extension - https://amzn.to/4aUzIb3
▸ Makita 1-¼ HP Compact Router - https://amzn.to/46ZTI9b
▸ Freud 45 degree chamfer Router Bit - https://amzn.to/3tZx0Ao
▸ Frued ½ inch Flush Trim Router Bit - https://amzn.to/3Npq46c
▸ Dewalt 10 inch Table Saw (allows for dado stack) - https://amzn.to/4aneTVC
▸ Dewalt 12 inch Miter Saw - https://amzn.to/41nO9jC
▸ Dewalt 20v Cordless Drill and Impact Driver - https://amzn.to/41kAxpn
▸ Bosch Self-Leveling Laser - https://amzn.to/482uNTF
▸ Woodpeckers Clamping Squares - https://amzn.to/3thwz4i
▸ Woodpeckers Paolini Pocket Rule (6 inch) - https://amzn.to/3GIyD8p
▸ Woodpeckers 12 inch x 8 inch Square - https://amzn.to/41m571E
▸ Stanley 25 ft Tape Measure - https://amzn.to/3TmUfP9
▸ Titebond 3 Wood Glue - https://amzn.to/48g3Xar
▸ Grizzly 13 inch Planer - https://amzn.to/3uVVo65
▸ Metabo 6 gallon Air Compressor - https://amzn.to/3tfdY91
▸ Metabo 18 Gauge Brad Nailer - https://amzn.to/3NrUN2E
▸ 48 Inch Level - https://amzn.to/3RoqxH9
▸ Kreg Pocket Hole Jig - https://amzn.to/3RmDvF5

All of these are affiliate links to the exact products I used during the build. I do get a percentage if you purchase anything through those links and it doesn’t cost you anything extra. When you do purchase it will help me make more videos for you so it’s much appreciated!

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