Mark Gibney
03-11-2021, 6:32 PM
My quandary - there are two end panels on my build, 13” x 32”.
The panels will be captured by two legs and two rails. There will applied cockbeading all around on the inside edge of the legs and rails.
I could make the panels from MDF with a veneered face (QS white oak) and I know it will be stable.
The issue is that I would need to order the veneer and I get nervous when I cannot see something physically, just online photos, that will be prominent.
Another approach would be a solid wood panel, just as if I was making a raised panel cabinet door. The challenge here would be to get a nice consistent reveal between the panel and the cockbeading that is fairly close in size to the gap around the inset drawer fronts, but that allows enough seasonal movement.
This way I chose the wood, something I’m more comfortable with.
All advice and wisdom welcome!
The panels will be captured by two legs and two rails. There will applied cockbeading all around on the inside edge of the legs and rails.
I could make the panels from MDF with a veneered face (QS white oak) and I know it will be stable.
The issue is that I would need to order the veneer and I get nervous when I cannot see something physically, just online photos, that will be prominent.
Another approach would be a solid wood panel, just as if I was making a raised panel cabinet door. The challenge here would be to get a nice consistent reveal between the panel and the cockbeading that is fairly close in size to the gap around the inset drawer fronts, but that allows enough seasonal movement.
This way I chose the wood, something I’m more comfortable with.
All advice and wisdom welcome!