In my business making custom built-in cabinetry, I use more plywood and other sheet goods than solid wood. Whether I'm building kitchen cabinets, TV enclosures, window seats, or library shelves, manufactured panels of one type or another make up the lion's share of a project. The secret to working with sheet goods is to master the balancing act of looks, strength, and cost when buying the material. Buying the best-looking plywood for every piece of a project can be an expensive proposition, particularly when less pricey sheet goods "will work just as well, or even better, for painted cabinetry, drawer bottoms, shop furniture, or woodworking jigs.
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