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On 3/2/2018 10:32 PM, Bill wrote:
Electric Comet wrote:

for making a frequent use item using thin wood what are some typical
wood selections

think something like a book cover

oak comes to mind first but oak is dense and heavy

a ply might work but wood would look best for this use



Ply might be more stable too, at small thickness. Leather might be an
interesting substitute to consider.


Years ago I bought a bag of assorted small plywood pieces at a hobby store.
Some of it was very thin maybe 3/32" or so. The quality was very good.
It reminded me of some aircraft grade plywood I'd seen years earlier.
Formica won't work?