I’m remodeling my kitchen and making all of the cabinets from scratch. I want to make modern looking cabinets with 42″ slab maple doors. I know of only two ways to do this- make a slab from solid wood (and be prepared for warping) or edge band the sides of MDF or plywood and veneer the front and back. The solid wood approach is surely a lot easier and less expensive. Is there anyway to make that work? I’ve purchased several sheets of cabinet grade plywood (standing tall on edge in my shop) and all of those have warped over time. Is there a way to unwarp plywood or do I have to purchase new plywood if I’m going to make veneered doors?
Thanks,
Lyptus
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Doors
Could you do a glue up for the slab (narrow boards) alternating the grain ? Closely match the wood so it looks like a solid piece -
SA
alternating grain
What do you mean by "alternating the grain"? It sounds like you're talking about book matching which alternates the grain but would have no effect on movement or warping. Or are you referring to using narrow quartersawn boards such as might be used for a butcher block?
Board
Wood movement can't be prevented but one board grain up against another grain down will reduce warping
SA
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