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2pi tower Cabinet (what type of wood) [message #62675]

Fri, 14 May 2010 20:30

fuj32
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Registered: May 2010
Location: saint louis mo

Esquire

I am getting ready to buy the wood for these cabinets. What type and size has seemed to work the best for everyone. Or what is a good suggestion?

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Re: 2pi tower Cabinet (what type of wood) [message #62676 is a reply to message #62675]

Fri, 14 May 2010 20:51

Wayne Parham
Messages: 18787
Registered: January 2001

Illuminati (33rd Degree)

You can use 18mm Baltic Birch or MDF. We use MDF on most cabinets that aren't used outdoors unless weight is a problem.

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Re: 2pi tower Cabinet (what type of wood) [message #62797 is a reply to message #62676]

Wed, 19 May 2010 10:55

Mark Andrews
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Registered: May 2009

Chancellor

Wayne I built my rather crude initial cabinets with 5/8ths ply (16mm) - if I rebuild them as I am now keen to do should I rather use 18mm ply?

I guess the port size has to change then too - will look at plans

Thanks

Mark Andrews

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Re: 2pi tower Cabinet (what type of wood) [message #62798 is a reply to message #62797]

Wed, 19 May 2010 11:33

Wayne Parham
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Registered: January 2001

Illuminati (33rd Degree)

Personally, I'd stick with MDF unless the cabinets were going to be moved a lot, or used outdoors or in high humidity. The biggest advantage of Baltic Birch is its durability and moisture resistance.

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