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MDF vs Ply vs MDO? Thickness?

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RTSDaddy2:
You'll definitely want to use 3/4" on the sides, if plywood. Don't be cheap on those sections of your cabinet as they are "main" pieces (in my honest opinion).

RTSDaddy2

joshbr7257:
what if i braceit with 2x4s on the insides though, this is my first project and i was thinking i could make this using as less money as possible to be kind of like a concept version and in the future then i could make a cabinet really good cabinet after getting the expierience, but if everyone agrees not to use 1/2 then i wont, what do you think?

DrewKaree:
I think you've got to read this thread several times, because enough folks have posted good solid answers you aren't listening to.  YKour first question was answered less than a handful of posts above it.  I'd say if you want to do it, and you state that you're going to build a newer/better one after this first one, then DO IT - the brace idea - and then you TELL US how your project came out.  Seems to be the only way to learn if it'll work, and your experience will help the rest of us.

Thanks Chad  :-\

Zakk:
I'm with Drew on this, I think you want to hear someone say that it's okay to use 1/2" because you have some lying around, but really, you will regret it later, just go get some 3/4" sheets and be done with it.  1/2" is just too thin to be structutally sound.  However, it is your project.

Even though you don't think your want t-molding now, you may in the future to give it that finished look.  ;D

Nannuu:
You can use 1/2", especially if you use 2x4s on the inside.  But you'll have to drill from the outside, then putty and fill all of those holes.  My first cabinet was 1/2", it's 18 years old and is still as solid as ever.

It's better to use 3/4", it looks better and you will most likely want to use t-mold later.  MDF is only about $20 a sheet.  Really cheap considering what you are making.

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