Solid oak might warp with all that heat applied to one side. Oak veneer is fine as long as you can edge it in a way that pleases you.
Darn, you might be right. I'll start investigating oak veneer mdf or plywood a bi for more seriously. What are my options aside from iron on veneer? Need something that will survive the test of x2 cat.
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Solid oak might warp with all that heat applied to one side. Oak veneer is fine as long as you can edge it in a way that pleases you.