I have some 11 3/4 x 3/4 (finished dimension) pine boards that have been sitting around...I actually was using them as a lumber rack. As I had used up a bit of the wood on the rack, and needed to make some space I figured they'd be good for a saw till and/or cabinet. I laid out all my tools and can pretty much fit everything in a 22" x 11" box, with only a batten board or bridle joint door.
I am concerned about how the wood will hold up, but the question is whether or not people who have built their cabinet out of pine are happy with them. I'm kind of talking myself into being lazy because it's pine. I had big dreams of dovetails and through tenons, and now I'm thinking butt joints.
So...your pine cabinet. Keeper, or starter cabinet??