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Some examples of the shapes we can provide.
This picture shows a set of high gloss worktops
edged in maple wood. It is interesting because it shows some complex
curves in the wood edging which we made by laminating up five strips
of 3mm thick maplewood edging, gluing them together and clamping
them to the worktop, to form around the shape of the breakfast bar
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The picture is also interesting because if you look at the close up (right inset) you will be able to pick out the dimples and telegraphing that are an inescapable feature of high gloss worktops. High gloss worktops show up every slight texture of the chipboard core the laminate is bonded to.
High gloss worktops will also plainly show every single scratch that you put upon the surface, if you think that these things might bother you, then you shouldn't buy high gloss worktops, but choose a textured surface instead that much more readily hides the minor scratches that can be an every day part of using a work surface.
Computer workstation
This picture shows a pull forward break front solution, made out
of one piece board. The only joint being at the 'L' shape.
Break Front inset splay solution
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On the left of the picture is an ordinary post-formed worktop that has been cut to shape by a specialist hand operator. |
On the right is a board that has had the two sections of loose post-formed edge very carefully and precisely cut to shape and glued into place. |
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This is how we make a post-formed
worktop with a splay and reduced depth section in one piece
avoiding a butt joint where the reduced depth section would
normally meet the "pulled forward" section.
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Alluminium on Black Granite
Complex curves are not a problem for us to cut.
A close up shot of a break front, showing that even
in
fine patterns the joint can be easily disguised.
The picture below usefully shows the reason why you cannot have a square section radius blending into the front post-formed edge of a laminated worktop. When you stick on the laminate edging onto the square section you have to file it down to make it blend in smoothly into the post-formed section.
The result is obvious, the laminate edging gets its top colour and pattern layer rubbed away and the brown underlay papers that go to make up the laminate are now plain to see.
The final point is that the thickness of the laminate as it meets the front post-formed edge is rubbed down to end up thinner than a cigarette paper! Now do you really think that is going to be moisture resistant?
So it looks horrible and it is not functional. That is why we do not ever do it! We have a swept radius as a solution as shown in our price list.