Question by Niblib: What wood should a diy tv cabinet be made out of?
For a first timer. Something easy to work with but that last I made well. Thanks ![]()
Also if it makes any difference I want to paint it
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Answer by Solara 437
Pine or MDF board.Depends on you and your budget.See the guys at the hardware or timber shop,they are usually helpful and some have a lot of practical experience too.
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Hi,
MDF works great, easy to cut & takes paint very well.
African bubinga
if you are going to paint it use a cheap pine or poplar …either will take paint ok…
Use concrete.
Easy, cheap, paintable and VERY durable.
(I’d use poplar, pine, alder or MDF though)