1st project completed. This time round want to try to build another
one but NOT using solid plywood.

The core of the carcass is a frame mainly consisting of 1/2" x 2"
batten. This is then sandwitched by 1/8" plywood - this is where the
options starts to get difficult. I can use normal 1/8" plywood and do
additional work to put veneers on. Or I can use prefinished 1/8"
plywood which save me the time of do the veneers. Which option should
I take?

I only have a homemade table saw. Is it all I need? What other tools
are worthwhile to have? I am thinking that a trimmer is a must, but am
unsure. For my next project, I may return to using solid plywood
again. Would a trimmer be inadequate? Would a router would be more
worthwhile?

Please advise!

Thanks!