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26 November 2014 at 12:09 pm
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Atleast 3/8″ float glass is your best/least expensive alternative. I don’t think using any wood as a lapping board is a good idea as it is too unstable. You may be able to get away using 3/4″ MDF as that tends to be flatter and more stable.
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