Best plywood to use for shop cabinets that comes in 4x8 sheets?

[Stephen Saar]

Thanks for all the tips, I might try HD again, I went by lowes today, but I wasn't impressed with plywood. Luckily in Atlanta I've been able to get very reasonable prices for BB, so it's what I normally use, but I'll keep an eye on HD stuff, and I'll have to see if I can find anywhere for apple ply. Looks interesting.

Thanks.

-Stephen

[Neil Brooks]

I do like the idea of shop-grade plywood.

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It's worth inquiring about....

[Tom Clark FL]

[QUOTE I pay $34 for 3/4" A-C, $72 for 3/4" oak, $38 for 1/4" oak and they don't stock 1/2 oak...except at the BORG and I would rather use a good 3/4" A-C than the lower quality 1/2" oak at the BORG.

Regional supplies and prices dictate what one can use for cabinets while balancing quality and price. I am using A-2 3/4" oak on an entertainment center. This is the first time I have bought this oak plywood from one of my local lumber yards and I am pleased with it's quality.
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Ken,

When I lived in Sarasota, there was a huge cabinet shop supply house in Tampa, and they delivered good quality plywood right to our shop. When we moved to the boonies, I had to switch to Big Orange. Frankly, I found the prices cheaper and the quality about the same. Guess it depends on the area we live in??

Anyway, here are a couple of photos of A-C shop cabinets. They just look cheap! Of course they do work, but for about $40 more per project, I still prefer the better grade woods.

Also built an entertainment center about 25 years ago. Still works fine.

[Rick Gooden]

+1 on the MDO if you are painting. $55 a sheet at Mennards.

[Matthew Hills]

Also built an entertainment center about 25 years ago. Still works fine.

Now that's impressive -- what size of TV were you using 25 years ago?

Matt

[Tom Ewell]

3/4" - 1/2" Arauco plywood for cases, shelves, drawer boxes.
1/4" underlayment for drawer bottoms, door panels and cabinet backs (if you need them).
#2 pine for face frames, rail/stiles, drawer fronts

it is just for the shop

Can also find some old book cases, add frames and doors and hang 'em on the wall.
Repurposing the pull outs from kitchen remodels works too.