On 2004-10-24 04:29:08 -0700, "CathyLee" said:

Hi all,

I have plywood cupboards, which I have sanded, primed/sealed, and would
like to add a shaker style trim, about 3/8" thick and 3" wide, and
paintable.

I asked at the building supply and their only suggestion was to use 1/4"
birch ply good one side.

Do you have another suggestion that I could ask for at the next store I
go to?

Is there a specific placement for the wooden knob I am going to add or
can I stick them anywhere?

The birch ply would leave an unacceptable edge for painting, etc. You
need some kind of solid wood.

My recommendation would be to buy some inexpensive pine door casing,
baseboard or moulding at HD. It is a little thicker than you want; 1/2"
vs 3/8", but simple to cut and apply. And it is paintable. If you know
someone with a thickness planer, they can take it down to 3/8" for you.
A good lumberyard will also do it for a fee.

Some hobby stores (Michael's, e.g.) sell strips of basswood 1/4" thick,
3" wide. But this material is very expensive for your purpose.

-Frank