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    What material is used for the back panel of furniture?
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    Masonite, you can find it at most large home improvement stores. It comes in 4x8 sheets but some stores carry smaller selections.
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    How do I know what type of wood to buy for the face?
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    It all depends on what you want the end finish to look like. You could use 1x4 common board and a router for the inside edge, or you could go with a molding of your choice.
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    What are butt joints?
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    Butt joints are simply two straight/flat wood ends that butt up against each other.
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    Where can I find discounted or clearance-priced wood to build with?
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    Craigslist is a great source. Also, many online retailers may have closeout deals.
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    How long will it take to build a cabinet?
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    That depends on many variables, including your skill level, your tools and the size of the cabinet you'd like to build.
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    How do I install drawer rails?
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    It's pretty easy. Most have a little lip that you put over the end of the face material. You just measure where they need to be. Also, Kreg makes a handy jig you can use. Search YouTube.
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    What materials do I need to make a cabinet?
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    Wood, a saw, wood glue, hammer, nails, screws, and brackets.
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    What material should I use to build cabinets?
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    You can use pretty much any wood you want. Medium-density fiberboard (MDF) is pretty common and is much lower cost than materials like solid oak.
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