Reply To: Design guidelines for strength and stability Welcome! › Forums › General Woodworking Discussions › Design guidelines for strength and stability › Reply To: Design guidelines for strength and stability 11 December 2012 at 9:17 pm #4581 AnonymousInactive The choice regarding whether or not to opt for laminate over solid timbers depends on utility and use. Portable tool boxes IMHO are often best made using laminates, whilst static boxes function perfectly well when made using solid timbers. 🙂