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Issue
#303 - October 2007
Materials such as MDF, particleboard, and plywood — commonly known as “sheet goods” because they’re produced in large 4-ft. x 8-ft. sheets — have become the materials of choice for building cabinets and built-ins. Sheet goods make sense because they allow you to create large panels that are flat and stable, and they greatly simplify project joinery and assembly.
For all their advantages, though, sheet goods have a big drawback. Their large size makes the sheets heavy |
and awkward to handle: A sheet of 3⁄4"-thick MDF weighs about 100 pounds. So moving sheets around and cutting them up can be challenging.
But you can get great results without a table saw or a fancy workshop, and without having to heft the sheets around. All you need are a circular saw, a saw guide, a jig saw, and a few measuring and marking tools, along with the simple tricks and tips in the article above. |
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