Building a cabinet using Sapele. Last few I have made have been quite heavy as the carcase is sapele and the 3/4 top panel is sapele.
I am wondering about weight loss. One way is to use the top decorative slab as an integral part of the carcase...joinery?
Another thought is to use poplar for the top part of the 14" wide dovetailed carcase Dovetails hidden by faceframe ansd moulding. Humidity range will be 25% to 55%
Comments?