Modern sideboard tops - edge lamination?

[Digizz]

Well, after a long time of no woodworking I've decided to make the next piece of furniture on the list - a sideboard/cupboard

I want to make this fairly quickly and will be using real wood veneered MDF to match the aquarium cabinet I built last year.

Most of the construction is failry simple I think but I'm not sure about the top of the piece. I could use solid timber (it will be Canadian hard maple which I've got stock of) or more veneered MDF.

My question relates to the edge strip veneer - I've done this successfully with square edges but how would you apply this on a rounded edge like is common on tops? I have the iron on type of edging. Does it work on curved edges? how difficult is it to do?

Thanks,

Paul.

 

[j]

I've never used the stuff so feel free to ignore this.
But..
I don't think it'll curve very well. You'd probably be better off edging in solid timber.
Maybe that's what you had in mind anyway.

 

[Digizz]

Well yes, I could do - but wanted to explore the possible more simple solution first.

It all depends on how thick a top I design I guess.

 

[LyNx]

Personally, i wouldn't use an edge tape on the curve. Alot less hassle to lip with solid, then profile to the required shape. Corners will be stronger too

Andy

 

[Digizz]

Yes - I see what you mean.

Thanks.