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Jabba:
I think you could get it looking pretty close to a original without the veneer. Veneer + plywood costs more and more work than veneer + stain. You could probably bring in a picture to Home Depot and They could match up a plywoord (good one side) + a stain to match what you are looking for. But, if you want it to be exactly like an original and don't mind the extra work/cost, then veneer is the way to go.
RayB:
The thing is... you can buy boards that already have a veneer/laminate layer applied... just cut the shape you want.
Tiger-Heli:
Actually, an original was probably Melamine (closer to MDF), as mentioned on this page:  http://www.oscarcontrols.com/cocktail/index.shtml  However, when OSCAR rebuilt it, he went with plywood with vinyl.  I think it came out really well.
colonel_colon:
I apologize for the subject name.. .temporary lapse in reason....  ;)

Okay.... depending on price I think i'll look at birch or oak plywood, or an oak with veneer already attached.
Has anyone experienced any problems with cutting the plywood with veneer already attached?
Does the veneer sheer or split when cut?

Regardless, I guess i'll have to brace from the inside as to not ruin the grain of the wood.
Thanks guys!
Shape D.:
If youre going for looks on the grain of the wood check out flame maple. It's in my opinion one of the best figurings of grain on woods ive seen, Kinda pricy though.
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