We are updating a small spare bedroom - we want it to be multi purpose (office, treadmill, puzzle room) but also needs to occasionally function as a bedroom. We have a queen size bed in there now but have decided to replace it with a queen size murphy bed. Here's the thread Old Woodworking Machines - Login that discusses the hardware selection. Hardware will be here tomorrow so I won't have the actual plans/instructions/parts list until then.
I have watched a video the company supplies that uses veneered plywood for the construction of the cabinet. I was thinking of maybe substituting hardwood but have some concerns about flatness - especially with the fairy large front panels. I suspect the plans are using full sheets and using a cut sheet that fully utilizes the sheet. Right now I'm thinking I'm going to use the plywood but am open to hardwood. My concerns are handling full sheet of plywood and expense although I likely don't have enough hardwood to complete the project.
So assuming I'll use plywood (unless a case can be made for harwood glued up panels) what would I be looking for. This will end up with a painted finish. Can I consider typical big box plywood or do I need to use something from a hardwood dealer - like a cabinet grade plywoo?
Second question (for now) - the plans call for edge banding (the iron on stuff) I'm wondering if I need to do that with a painted finish. Another option would be applying small hardwood edging?
Thoughts?
Thanks
Rick
I have watched a video the company supplies that uses veneered plywood for the construction of the cabinet. I was thinking of maybe substituting hardwood but have some concerns about flatness - especially with the fairy large front panels. I suspect the plans are using full sheets and using a cut sheet that fully utilizes the sheet. Right now I'm thinking I'm going to use the plywood but am open to hardwood. My concerns are handling full sheet of plywood and expense although I likely don't have enough hardwood to complete the project.
So assuming I'll use plywood (unless a case can be made for harwood glued up panels) what would I be looking for. This will end up with a painted finish. Can I consider typical big box plywood or do I need to use something from a hardwood dealer - like a cabinet grade plywoo?
Second question (for now) - the plans call for edge banding (the iron on stuff) I'm wondering if I need to do that with a painted finish. Another option would be applying small hardwood edging?
Thoughts?
Thanks
Rick