I am making a small cabinet that is going to be painted. I want it to have a nice finish, but I am not sure what wood to use. I could use all poplar and sand and paint it. Or I could use maple plywood. That would be nice and flat, but I would have to edgeband it. That will take time and may not work that well. Or I could just use MDF. I would not have to edgeband it, but would it take a good finish? Thanks.