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I'm looking for a wood that won't sag over time or be extremely heavy. I was told to stay away from partical board (will sag) and plywood (way to heavy). I want to stain the wood, not paint it white or anything like that so I need a wood that looks nice also. I was told to use a solid hardwood but I can't seem to find 'sheets' of wood wide enough to build an entertainment system. Any info (along with websites that sell the stuff) would be appreciated.
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If you want to do this project. Why don't you look the information on the web site yourself?
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- I used to build solid wood furniture using oak plywood for the large pieces and oak boards for the smaller stuff. Plywood comes in 3/4" thick for structural (sides or shelves) and 1/4" for the back. To stiffen the plywood shelves and to hide the plys, edge band with a piece of 1x2.
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General contractor, former furniture maker.0% 0 Votes - I would use HDF (HIGH DENSITY FIBERBOARD) then veneer over that with a natural veneer.That is the way a lot of high-end furniture is made-sold.HDF is far superior to particle board.0% 0 Votes
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