I'm using h. mahogany plywood 1/2" for the exterior, that ok? And I called my local Home Depot..they're checking to see if they can order a 4x8 1/4" sheet of SC. I only need about 5 sq. ft. of 3/8" for the shelves but she doesnt know if she can find someone to sell a partial sheet. I hate to buy a 4x8 and only need 5 out of it. Thanks for all the help so far, I AM taking notes 🙂

I was thinking about your initial question while having my afternoon cigar (Puros Indios Rothschild. Lacks complexity but an ok smoke). It occured to me that I used no fasteners. Everything was glued and clamped. I imagine the glue sealed things up pretty well. Mahogany plywood is pretty nice looking. For the cabinet sides? I would think that it will work ok.

I found some 1/4" scraps on ebay for cheapcheapcheap..I guess I can "panel" the inside with them..really didnt wnt to but you cant tell..I'll post the plans late tonight, I need to redraw them and add the internal light, pushbutton switch, and some other things..oh..and the place I bought the mahogany gave me about a 4"w x 6"L x 1" Thick piece of Zebrawood..which I wanted to use for the drawer fronts 😛 Thought that was cool of them

Paxton-Woodsource has multiple locations in the states. They carry a variety of exotic wood and sell on-line. Just add the .com to the name to get to their web site. Good Luck!

As I'll be glueing most all the parts of this (a few will be set in grooves, then glued) what kind of glue would you reccomend? Regular yellow wood glue?

There is a brand called Titebond which is pretty good. Gorilla glue has a good rep. also.

I'd recommend a water based wood glue, like good old Elmers.

Kinda agree on the Elmers glue for this application! Charlie

where's rick when you need him?