# How to Keep a Plywood Tabletop From Flexing
Plywood is composed of an odd number of softwood veneers that are then stacked together so the wood grains alternate, increasing the plywood's strength and durability. Plywood is often used in construction and other industrial practices because it's cost-effective and flexible. This flexibility is a disadvantage if your table is made of plywood, however, because the table may start bending or flexing over time. Keeping a plywood table from flexing requires some preparation and basic tools.
Things You'll Need
- Steel bracket
- Drill
- Screws
Instructions
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Lay down a furniture pad and place the table on it so the table's underside is facing upwards. The furniture pad protects the table top from getting scratched.
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Position a steel bracket that's close to the table in length in the middle of the table top's underside. The bracket supports the plywood so it won't bend.
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Drill screws into the bracket to hold it to the underside of the table. Make sure the screws are short enough to not penetrate the table on the opposite side. The brackets usually have predrilled screw holes, so put one screw in each. Otherwise, insert a screw every 6 to 8 inches to ensure the bracket is fully supported.
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Add more brackets as needed until the table top doesn't flex at all when weight or force is applied to it.
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