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Perfectly Flat Table Designs

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Jman

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Perfectly Flat Work Tables

Well, I'm trying to decide how I want to build my work table. It's going to be 3 X 16 with a top work surface of 3/4" MDF. I am still looking for an easy way to build it dead flat. My floor is very uneven so any design I go with will need to have adjustable feet. I've come across 3 possible methods but none have struck me as both easy and accurate at the same time.

http://www.diynetwork.com/diy/ww_materials_products/article/0,2049,DIY_14442_2278181,00.html
This method seems to be very flat and accurate but more difficult to build. I’m leaning this way only because it seems to be the most accurate method. The box truss seems to be what professional cabinet makers use to build their assembly tables.

http://www.eaa1000.av.org/technicl/worktabl/worktabl.htm
Seems easy but not very accurate.

http://myweb.cableone.net/oz2000/jig_table.htm
This table uses engineered floor joists which I have never used before. Would these be flat enough over 16 feet if I use jointer to true them up?

I guess what I'm getting at is I want a dead flat work surface that is relatively easy to build. Can someone give me a push in the right direction? I'm not so lazy as to want someone to design it for me, just some ideas would be great :D . Thanks!

Jake
 
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