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what type of wood should I look for when building an arcade?

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MILO

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need help.
« on: October 11, 2008, 02:51:29 pm »
I built an Ultimate arcade 2 cabinet but it was out of MDF board. Now I want to build one made out of wood. Something really nice and that looks expensive. What kind of wood should I look for when I go to home depo? please post pics thanks.
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Re: need help.
« Reply #1 on: October 15, 2008, 02:55:21 pm »
3/4 ply - cabinet grade
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« Reply #3 on: October 15, 2008, 09:23:51 pm »
Birch
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Re: need help.
« Reply #4 on: October 18, 2008, 11:32:49 am »
You need to see the actual woods finished and in quantity before you pick.  Go furniture shopping or visit a hardwood floors store, it'll tell you what your project would look like with better context than a jpeg on a monitor.  I agree with post that says cabinet grade plywood, this type is VERY rigid for the thickness/price and it usually has a wonderful outside surface that can be sanded and stained/enameled with the best.
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