Mike Marlow wrote:
Bill wrote:


I see your point. I suppose I could use a hard wood like maple for
the frame base. I wouldn't expect Cherry ply to possess "compression
strength"; I think it might crumble. Of course, Cheery lumber would
probably work very well (if I could locate some 4/4). Is this
thinking correct?


Any ply would possess the necessary compression strength. Even pine
boards would.

.... as would MDF, OSB, particle board, and even the right kind of cardboard.

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-Mike-