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“Slab” Drawer Fronts

bmyyou | Posted in General Discussion on

Is it ok to use a single board for poplar (paint grade) slab drawer fronts that are 5 – 5.5 inches wide and 24 inches long?  The width is that of a 1×6 but I’m not sure if it would be more stable to glue up 1×4’s and cut to size?

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    Sphere | | #1

    sure, done all the time.

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  2. JMadson | | #2

    Check your boards for cupping and warping. Precut them (with a few extra) close to your final dimension, then let them sit inside for a week. See if any boards moved and discard them, use the good ones.

     
     

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