Hi All
New to the site. Quickly saw the invaluable knowledge base and made my donation.
I unfortuanely don't get to spend much time at WW with job and little ones. I want to make an entertainment armoire and was thinking of trying this one........... http://www.popularwoodworking.com/pr.../?planid=11100. But wanted some advice.
I do not have a planer or joiner so was toying with the idea of making it with dimensional poplar from a box store. Priced it out and can do it relatively cheap. From reading here and elsewhere, one concern would be finishing it, and the variations in the green poplar. I definatley want a dark finish so it won't be too bad. I was thinking of staining it a dark walnut....thoughts? How would you finish it?
Can a somewhat novice do this project? Would you use plywood for the sides instead of solid wood?
Any other suggestions, advice, and question would be appreciated.