Clemey wrote:
I am fairly new to woodworking. I have completed three projects, a
bookshelf, some shelves and a birdhouse. Aside from the birdhouse, I
have primarily buit with Red Oak/Oak and have applied stain to
complete the project. SWMBO has asked that I build a bookshelf for
my daughter (7 yrs old). SWMBO would like to paint the bookshelf
instead of staining. I am assuming it is a sin to paint oak so I
thought I would buy a cheaper species of wood that will provide a
smooth surface for painting. Since I don't have a planer/joiner I
have been purchasing wood from the Home Depot.

What are your opinions on the type of wood I should build this project
with? I planned on building the carcus/shelves out of birch plywood,
and the face frame and top with Pine lumber. Is this a reasonable
plan? Any other suggestions on wood choices?

Poplar. Shelves too.

Is birch/pine too soft
for a kid's bookcase?

Birch isn't soft

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