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.
2006-08-22 04:28:37 · 3 answers · asked by J C 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Do It Yourself (DIY)
If you want to do this project. Why don't you look the information on the web site yourself?
2006-08-22 04:41:06 · answer #1 · answered by Dave 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Solid hard woods don't come in sheets. You are lucky if you can find boards wider than 8 to 12 inches. Even solid wood will sag, cup, twist and curl under the right conditions. The only way to get sheets of solid hardwood is to glue up several boards and then sand or plane them smooth. This is a major undertaking even for an experienced woodworker with the proper tools. There is nothing wrong with plywood for an entertainment center. In fact the vast majority of entertainment centers are made from plywood. It is all in how they are designed and constructed that determines how well they turn out. You should be looking for plywood with a hardwood veneer on it. That is the universal choice for this type of cabinet. Cherry, mahogany, oak, ash or walnut are all good choices. You need to look at some real plans for an entertainment center before you do anything. I don't know where you are getting your advice but it is not practical. If you are interested, I can send you pictures of a small entertainment center I made from mahogany plywood with solid mahogany for some portions. Final note: solid hardwood for an entertainment center could cost you up to $700 to $1000.
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2014-09-29 13:21:31 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
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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2014-08-14 23:04:24 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
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.
2006-08-22 05:28:41 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋