Greg McCallister
04-09-2008, 6:01 PM
OK, I have done a lot of reading about cabinet case material here on the creek.
That being said, I was wondering if I used birch for the cases and Ash for the rail and style framing for the doors with 1/4" Ash ply for centers if there would be a major contrast?
Face it, Ash ply is expensive and not readily available (have to order it) over a $120.00 a sheet for 3/4. I can swing the 1/4 at $55.00 a sheet as it may only take two sheets for the hole kitchen (small)
I know I can use melamine but really do not care for it for multiple issues - mainly weight, joining and its not real wood.
Do you think the tones between ash and birch would be that different?
I plan on using a clear water base cabinet safe finish without staining.
To make another issue clear too - any exposed cases would of course be done in Ash ply also.
Your thoughts?
That being said, I was wondering if I used birch for the cases and Ash for the rail and style framing for the doors with 1/4" Ash ply for centers if there would be a major contrast?
Face it, Ash ply is expensive and not readily available (have to order it) over a $120.00 a sheet for 3/4. I can swing the 1/4 at $55.00 a sheet as it may only take two sheets for the hole kitchen (small)
I know I can use melamine but really do not care for it for multiple issues - mainly weight, joining and its not real wood.
Do you think the tones between ash and birch would be that different?
I plan on using a clear water base cabinet safe finish without staining.
To make another issue clear too - any exposed cases would of course be done in Ash ply also.
Your thoughts?