In the past, I've used 1/2" ply, or veneered particle board for the
sides and backs of drawers, and parts of cabinets that don't show.
These all have some drawbacks. If I wanted to use solid wood (but not
expensive cherry, oak, etc.) what do you recommend? It should be
reasonably cheap and easy to find locally (no, not necessarily at the
local HD) but be attractive and most important not prone to warping.
Thanks for your suggestions
Rob
On Mon, 11 Oct 2004 23:37:20 -0400, Rob Mitchell
<[email protected]> wrote:
>In the past, I've used 1/2" ply, or veneered particle board for the
>sides and backs of drawers, and parts of cabinets that don't show.
>These all have some drawbacks. If I wanted to use solid wood (but not
>expensive cherry, oak, etc.) what do you recommend? It should be
>reasonably cheap and easy to find locally (no, not necessarily at the
>local HD) but be attractive and most important not prone to warping.
>
>Thanks for your suggestions
>Rob
Poplar or Ash both work well. Pretty much depends upon cost and
workability (and maybe not even that if it won't show).
In article <1098049027.Cu0UQkb+efjgiCSn+z4FCw@teranews>, Mark & Juanita
<[email protected]> wrote:
> On Mon, 11 Oct 2004 23:37:20 -0400, Rob Mitchell
> <[email protected]> wrote:
>
> >In the past, I've used 1/2" ply, or veneered particle board for the
> >sides and backs of drawers, and parts of cabinets that don't show.
> >These all have some drawbacks. If I wanted to use solid wood (but not
> >expensive cherry, oak, etc.) what do you recommend? It should be
> >reasonably cheap and easy to find locally (no, not necessarily at the
> >local HD) but be attractive and most important not prone to warping.
> >
> >Thanks for your suggestions
> >Rob
>
> Poplar or Ash both work well. Pretty much depends upon cost and
> workability (and maybe not even that if it won't show).
>
>
I always use poplar for drawers, trays etc. A little amber shellac and
a coat or two of poly and it looks like a drawer should (IMHO).
Also, it is readily available.
Lou
Rob Mitchell <[email protected]> wrote:
> In the past, I've used 1/2" ply, or veneered particle board for the
> sides and backs of drawers, and parts of cabinets that don't show.
> These all have some drawbacks. If I wanted to use solid wood (but not
> expensive cherry, oak, etc.) what do you recommend? It should be
> reasonably cheap and easy to find locally (no, not necessarily at the
> local HD) but be attractive and most important not prone to warping.
>
> Thanks for your suggestions
> Rob
>
>
Cheap and Local depend on where you are. Also depends on whether you want
to stay with 1/2" and want to buy pre-milled stock.
On Mon, 11 Oct 2004 23:37:20 -0400, Rob Mitchell
<[email protected]> wrote:
>In the past, I've used 1/2" ply, or veneered particle board for the
>sides and backs of drawers, and parts of cabinets that don't show.
>These all have some drawbacks. If I wanted to use solid wood (but not
>expensive cherry, oak, etc.) what do you recommend?
Bass.
Barry
In article <[email protected]>,
[email protected] says...
> In the past, I've used 1/2" ply, or veneered particle board for the
> sides and backs of drawers, and parts of cabinets that don't show.
> These all have some drawbacks. If I wanted to use solid wood (but not
> expensive cherry, oak, etc.) what do you recommend? It should be
> reasonably cheap and easy to find locally (no, not necessarily at the
> local HD) but be attractive and most important not prone to warping.
>
> Thanks for your suggestions
> Rob
>
>
Poplar for solid wood Luan for ply.
--
MikeG
Heirloom Woods
www.heirloom-woods.net
[email protected]
Rob Mitchell <[email protected]> wrote in
news:[email protected]:
> In the past, I've used 1/2" ply, or veneered particle board for the
> sides and backs of drawers, and parts of cabinets that don't show.
> These all have some drawbacks. If I wanted to use solid wood (but not
> expensive cherry, oak, etc.) what do you recommend? It should be
> reasonably cheap and easy to find locally (no, not necessarily at the
> local HD) but be attractive and most important not prone to warping.
>
> Thanks for your suggestions
> Rob
>
Pine, poplar, aspen, vg fir, soft maple, baltic birch plywood and its
various cousins....
Dry, stable, easy to work, not too dense, readily available all are
important considerations.
Do you have a local professional lumber supplier you trust? Ask for
recommendations, and some sample lots.
Patriarch
In article <[email protected]>, Rob Mitchell
<[email protected]> wrote:
As others have indicated, Baltic Birch is a good choice.
Dick
> In the past, I've used 1/2" ply, or veneered particle board for the
> sides and backs of drawers, and parts of cabinets that don't show.
> These all have some drawbacks. If I wanted to use solid wood (but not
> expensive cherry, oak, etc.) what do you recommend? It should be
> reasonably cheap and easy to find locally (no, not necessarily at the
> local HD) but be attractive and most important not prone to warping.
>
> Thanks for your suggestions
> Rob
>
I can go Baltic Birch plywood for drawers but veneered particle board?
Please, don't to it.
bob g.
loutent wrote:
> In article <1098049027.Cu0UQkb+efjgiCSn+z4FCw@teranews>, Mark & Juanita
> <[email protected]> wrote:
>
>
>>On Mon, 11 Oct 2004 23:37:20 -0400, Rob Mitchell
>><[email protected]> wrote:
>>
>>
>>>In the past, I've used 1/2" ply, or veneered particle board for the
>>>sides and backs of drawers, and parts of cabinets that don't show.
>>>These all have some drawbacks. If I wanted to use solid wood (but not
>>>expensive cherry, oak, etc.) what do you recommend? It should be
>>>reasonably cheap and easy to find locally (no, not necessarily at the
>>>local HD) but be attractive and most important not prone to warping.
>>>
>>>Thanks for your suggestions
>>>Rob
>>
>> Poplar or Ash both work well. Pretty much depends upon cost and
>>workability (and maybe not even that if it won't show).
>>
>>
>
> I always use poplar for drawers, trays etc. A little amber shellac and
> a coat or two of poly and it looks like a drawer should (IMHO).
>
> Also, it is readily available.
>
> Lou