I think your construction method is just what I need for a utility table. And I like your choice of poplar -- sturdier than pine, but not exorbitantly expensive. You earned my sub.
I like poplar for just those reasons, along with the fact that it's readily available at the big box stores. Thank you for watching and for the sub! Greatly appreciated!
Thanks! Table was built as a non-permanent solution to fill an empty space in my friend's restaurant. He needed it for some temporarily required documentation and the shelf was just for some simple "storage." I expect it will take much more of a beating in that capacity than any expansion issues would cause. At least that was my thought behind it. Thanks again!
Awesome! Generally, screwing anything into workpieces that are 3/4" thickness you would use the 1 1/4" screw. I use it the most as most things I build frequently use 3/4" boards (1 inch nominal), plywood, etc.
