Cabinets and the best wood choice for the carcass. - Kreg Owners' Community2024-03-29T13:00:34Zhttps://kregjig.ning.com/forum/topics/cabinets-and-the-best-wood-choice-for-the-carcass?commentId=2900167%3AComment%3A970225&xg_source=activity&feed=yes&xn_auth=noI don't see a need to go 5/8"…tag:kregjig.ning.com,2018-11-18:2900167:Comment:9733882018-11-18T17:52:23.419ZDave Johnsonhttps://kregjig.ning.com/profile/DaveJohnson817
<p>I don't see a need to go 5/8" on anything unless there isn't going to be support for long runs. 3/4" Baltic Birch or Pine plywood are usually fairly inexpensive to use for builds, they can be stained and matched up with any reclaimed wood you are using. </p>
<p>Good luck.<br></br> <br></br> <cite>Stephanie H said:</cite></p>
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<p>I don't see a need to go 5/8" on anything unless there isn't going to be support for long runs. 3/4" Baltic Birch or Pine plywood are usually fairly inexpensive to use for builds, they can be stained and matched up with any reclaimed wood you are using. </p>
<p>Good luck.<br/> <br/> <cite>Stephanie H said:</cite></p>
<blockquote cite="http://kregjig.ning.com/forum/topics/cabinets-and-the-best-wood-choice-for-the-carcass#2900167Comment970499"><div><div class="xg_user_generated"><p>I have the face frames and doors covered. Reclaiming old barn wood. I am also wondering what thickness? I see 3/4, 5/8, etc. I plan on staining them, I want the insides to look nice and using melamine for the shelves.</p>
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</blockquote> 3/4" Birch plywood is what I…tag:kregjig.ning.com,2018-11-18:2900167:Comment:9733812018-11-18T15:17:12.863ZDonniehttps://kregjig.ning.com/profile/Donnie536
<p>3/4" Birch plywood is what I would make the carcass out of myself. It will take stain or paint good and have a good finish. <br/>The "barn wood" face frame and doors will look great with the carcass and even shelving stained. <br/>3/4" shelves with a wood edging and stain would look good as well. </p>
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<p>3/4" Birch plywood is what I would make the carcass out of myself. It will take stain or paint good and have a good finish. <br/>The "barn wood" face frame and doors will look great with the carcass and even shelving stained. <br/>3/4" shelves with a wood edging and stain would look good as well. </p>
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<p></p> I would,, and do,, use prefin…tag:kregjig.ning.com,2018-10-02:2900167:Comment:9702562018-10-02T21:42:00.956ZGlen Shttps://kregjig.ning.com/profile/GlenS
<p>I would,, and do,, use prefinished 3/4" Birch or Maple ply from Menards. The left over pieces will make nice shelves with some edge banding. I used to poly the inside of my cabinets & it sucks! Thats why I use prefinished.</p>
<p>I would,, and do,, use prefinished 3/4" Birch or Maple ply from Menards. The left over pieces will make nice shelves with some edge banding. I used to poly the inside of my cabinets & it sucks! Thats why I use prefinished.</p> I have the face frames and do…tag:kregjig.ning.com,2018-10-02:2900167:Comment:9704992018-10-02T04:12:45.727ZStephanie Hhttps://kregjig.ning.com/profile/StephanieH
<p>I have the face frames and doors covered. Reclaiming old barn wood. I am also wondering what thickness? I see 3/4, 5/8, etc. I plan on staining them, I want the insides to look nice and using melamine for the shelves.</p>
<p>I have the face frames and doors covered. Reclaiming old barn wood. I am also wondering what thickness? I see 3/4, 5/8, etc. I plan on staining them, I want the insides to look nice and using melamine for the shelves.</p> It all depends on the finish…tag:kregjig.ning.com,2018-09-30:2900167:Comment:9702252018-09-30T21:09:05.542ZMatt Parsonshttps://kregjig.ning.com/profile/MattParsons
<p>It all depends on the finish you are looking for (Paint or Stain). I use pretty much baltic birch on on my cabinet carcasses and maple on the face frames and doors with MDF panels if painting. Oak (in not staining) needs a grain filler or lots of sanding, but the grain will show through.</p>
<p>It all depends on the finish you are looking for (Paint or Stain). I use pretty much baltic birch on on my cabinet carcasses and maple on the face frames and doors with MDF panels if painting. Oak (in not staining) needs a grain filler or lots of sanding, but the grain will show through.</p>