Hi all. I'm trying to build a fairly basic tv stand for my first project. I plan on using 3/4 hardwood plywood for the 5 sides of the case. Approx. size of the box is 14"x18"x24". I planned on mitred joints for the top, bottom and sides to avoid the ply showing. Is this a good idea for plywood? Doesn't seem very sturdy. What other joints are appropriate for plywood case joinery that would be flush? Also, I assume I would cover the plys showing from the face of the box with regular hardwood. This would necessarily be 3/4" strips, is this correct? Whats the best way to join the hardwood to the exposed plys? Are these parts of plywood suitable for glueing or even some more advanced joint. Am I stupid for using plywood? It just seems difficult to find real wood in the larger width dimensions to make case sides. Most planks I've looked at are no more than 12" wide. Thanks for listening to these stupid questions. I'm trying to teach myself with only books, since I don't personally know any woodworkers. Thanks, Peter
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17 years ago