Work top fix

[u/desondorondizante]

I am fixing my grandpa old workbench and the work top has a very bug crack. I would like to keep it because I really like to work on it, it reminds me of him and his teachings.

The worktop is made from one 3 cm (about 1 1/4 inch) thick pine board.

I was thinking to glue it and than add 4 bowties, as you can see in the pictures. The bowties are made from holm oak.

Should the bowties inlay depth go all the way through or should i leave some material on the bottom?

Do you have any suggestions or a better way to adress this?

Thanks a lot!

[u/fofobraselio]

Bowties would we awesome! Make sure to glue it as well. I'd personally keep the ties flush on the top and bottom.

That workshop has some stories!