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Which type of Wood

  • 10-12-2010 4:58pm
    #1
    pinksl412
    Closed Accounts Posts: 27 ✭


    Hello All,

    I am new to the world of wood craft and would like to know if anyone has any suggestions for the following project.

    I am going to try my hand at building a wooden tv unit.

    The unit will consist of a top, 3 sides, left,right and back and 3 shelves under the top to hold tv box, games box, sound box. And 4 stump legs

    Does anyone have any suggestions on what type of wood to use for this project.


Comments

  • #2
    ronaldo84
    Registered Users Posts: 192 ✭✭ronaldo84


    is there any thing u would like it to match?? is there any particular colour u want it to b??


  • #3
    pinksl412
    Closed Accounts Posts: 27 ✭pinksl412


    No major preference. The floor in the room is teak. I am looking to have a strong durable unit, not sure if i need to use hardwood for this.


  • #4
    1chippy
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,716 ✭✭✭1chippy


    use mahogany that is either sapele, utile or similar. very easy to get a good finish and wont stand out too much against tek


  • #5
    North West
    Registered Users Posts: 439 ✭✭North West


    Try your local builders merchants and look at the veneered MDF selection they have. They come in all colours Single side veneer or double side veneer and come in 2400mm x 1200mm sheets either 15mm or 18mm. Maybe a nice light colour might bring up the character of your unit against the teak floor, just an idea ?
    North West


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