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You are able to gift 5 more articles this month. Anyone can access the link you share with no account required. Learn more. For decades plywood was the go-to inexpensive wood of choice for many ...

MDF is an engineered wood often used in construction and furniture-making. MDF can be more affordable and versatile than real wood, but less durable. Choosing between MDF and plywood depends on ...

Most woodworking projects are built using a combination of solid-wood boards and some type of sheet good, such as plywood, particleboard, or hardboard (a.k.a.: Masonite). Sheet goods come in large 4x8 ...