I am working on a built in cabinet / wardrobe similar to the one attached. I am well along the way with the carcass and things are going well. I am using 3/4 birch plywood. The cabinetry is frameless and the hinges for the door will be full overlay.
I’m getting nervous about the doors. They will be full height ( like the ones in the photo), about 90 inches tall and 24 inches wide. Original plan was to use 3/4 plywood, but I feel like that will be too heavy now. I’m also worried that such a long door will warp and I might end up with an ugly gap or bend at the top or bottom.
Should I go with 1/2” ply, or will that further compound any warpage potential? Perhaps I am taking the wrong approach and should build some shaker style doors out of poplar and use a 1/4 ply for the interior panel?
Interested in you alls thoughts on tall cabinet doors like this.
I’m getting nervous about the doors. They will be full height ( like the ones in the photo), about 90 inches tall and 24 inches wide. Original plan was to use 3/4 plywood, but I feel like that will be too heavy now. I’m also worried that such a long door will warp and I might end up with an ugly gap or bend at the top or bottom.
Should I go with 1/2” ply, or will that further compound any warpage potential? Perhaps I am taking the wrong approach and should build some shaker style doors out of poplar and use a 1/4 ply for the interior panel?
Interested in you alls thoughts on tall cabinet doors like this.