DIYbanter - View Single Post - Materials to use for shop cabinets, surfaces, and jigs?

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I'm going to be making some things for my shop over the next few
weekends, and wanted advice on using MDF or Birch/Apple Ply. I know
MDF is cheaper, but I can afford the Ply if it makes sense. Also, I
want some nice surfaces for the drill table, and router table. For
that want to know should I use Hardboard or Laminate or Meliene (sp?)
The projects I have lined up a

Planner Stand
I built my flip-top Planer/Miter Saw stand from Home Depot $35 a 4x8'
sheet, semi-decent Maple/Birch 3/4" plywood.

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Drill Press Table
I used MDF here.

Crosscut Sled
Baltic Birch for sled base, MDF for fence.

Miter Saw Stand and Cabinets
See above for Miter Saw cabinet. I used same $35/sheet for shop
cabinets, but used some decent, leftover hardwood for face frame and doors.

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Router Table
MDF. Never got around to putting a "Formica"-esqe top on it. Will do
that someday.

You maybe missed the Table Saw Outfeed Table?