DogHouseMom
I know what you mean. But in his defense the plywood will seperate over time. I use OSB board. Go to Home Depot or a Menards and you can buy a sheet of osb 2ftx4ft. then I have hubby round the 4 corners, then I do the rest myself. I use 1 thickness of warm and natural cut 1" wider all around the board. Place it on the rough side of board then measure cotton canvas or duck 3" wider than the board on all sides. turn board over and pull the canvas to the back and staple starting in the center of each side then keep working around the board pulling the corners taut keep stapling until you have the cover nice and taut on the front and back. I then spritz the board with hot water, let it dry so it shrinks nice and tight. then I use felt to cover the back and use it on a 2ftx4ft table. Hope this helps and that it makes sense.
good Luck
Suzy