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egomaniacal1:
Hello all  :)

I'm new to this board and quite happy to be here. I'm very interested in trying to build a cabinet and went to Lowe's the other day to look around and price tools/material i will need. Well i get to the MDF($18.75 for a 49"x97" sheet) and it looks good but it was much heavier than i thought it would be!!

Anyway it got me to thinking about using another type of light wood for this project. So the question is what is a light(but solid wood) wood that could be used for building my cab.? I was thinking Poplar maybe but not sure that would hold up. Suggestions please.
JamesS:
Well, I think most people say use MDF because of the weight.  Also it is easier to paint if you go that way with it.

You will need three sheets, that is 50 dollars.  Some people have used Plywood though.  If you are going to cover it with something instead of painting I do not see a problem with it.

APFelon:
Balsa wood with a thin steel exterior?  ;)

APf
Jakobud:
Play-Doh
mp2526:

--- Quote from: Jakobud on February 12, 2004, 02:25:28 pm ---Play-Doh

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You beat me to it.
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