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Originally Posted by Bruce Sexauer
It is my informed opinion that a backstrip is a decoration second, and primarily it is an important hedge against humidity issues in the vulnerable back plate. I will sometimes forego the backstrip in softer woods, but that is far from what this amazon is. There will be a backstrip with centerseam reinforcement, and some cleats over the outer two joins as well.
This is a nice top, but I would prefer less disparity between the grain count in the center relative to the outside. That may be mere aesthetics, but greater consistency seems like a good idea to me. I suspect I am picking nits.
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I never thought of the center strip in relation to humidity. As far as the top, I think you have earned the right to nit picks. With your wood locker I think it would be interesting to hear what you think when you are thinking up your next build.