Woodworking Tips from Pop…

One of the major benefits of learning how to build a cabinet is knowing the similarities between quality cabinet building and furniture casework. The two always share one major common component (The Carcass)!

The carcass is the skeleton framework of any type of cabinet, bookcase, bar, desk, etc. It is typically constructed out of sheet material, usually plywood, MDF board, particle board, or even metal. We prefer 3\4″ plywood for a number of reasons.

  Advantages of using plywood over other sheet boards

• Lighter ( This is Pops Favorite)

• Much more Stable (The good American stuff)

• Less chance of shrinking and swelling ( If properly sealed)

• Stains & paints excellent ( To Thin to refinish)

• Availability (It’s everywhere)

• Easier on the machinery & blades (This saves money)

• There’s more, I just can’t think of right now