Laminate for jigs and router table.

[msadkin]

I have been thinking of making a router table and using laminate over MDF. I know of a place I can pick up some laminate at a good price. the kind of laminate is smooth, but with a satin not glossy finish. Any thoughts if this is acceptable for what I want it for?. I'm concerned if it will be slippery enough for wood to slide easily on. I don't know if laminate can be waxed for smoother sliding. Maybe i'm just over thinking this, but any input would be appreciated.

Thanks.

Mike

[petersb]

I have been thinking of making a router table and using laminate over MDF. I know of a place I can pick up some laminate at a good price. the kind of laminate is smooth, but with a satin not glossy finish. Any thoughts if this is acceptable for what I want it for?. I'm concerned if it will be slippery enough for wood to slide easily on. I don't know if laminate can be waxed for smoother sliding. Maybe i'm just over thinking this, but any input would be appreciated.

Thanks.

Mike

It should be plenty slick and you can wax it for more slip if you like.

[Ben H]

Just finished my new router table last week. I used standard Wilsonart satin black. It's fine. You can wax it if you like, but I have no problems sliding wood across it.