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DIY Cabinets -- Wood

2001-08-31 by Tkacs, Ken


It seems like many people are using ¾" plywood for their cabinets. Anyone care to discuss this? I realize that a fine plywood will warp less than solid hardwood, but it will also be heavier. Is ½" or 5/8" too thin for a decent-sized cabinet?

You can prevent warpage in a hardwood by ripping it into narrower planks, reversing the grain on alternate strips, and biscuit-joining them back together, but what a lot of work... also looks kind of pieced-together.

Thanks in advance for opinions.

Ken



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