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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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