Carpentry and Woodworking - what kind of wood?
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jcraft
10-14-03, 09:37 AM
need to build a small counter top and side panel for a cabinet, both will be stained and polurethaned. not sure what kind of wood to use. the side will be about 35"x25" need 1/2" thick. the countertop will be 10"x 25". not sure what to use. needs to look very nice when complete.
chfite
10-14-03, 10:02 AM
kind of wood to use
Is there wood there already to try to match?
Maple makes a good countertop. So do cherry and mahogany.
needs to look very nice when complete.
This part would be up to you.
Hope this helps.
Is there wood there already to try to match?
Maple makes a good countertop. So do cherry and mahogany.
needs to look very nice when complete.
This part would be up to you.
Hope this helps.