Question on veneer

I would use solid wood for that.

Norm usually use that veneer on bookcases and things like that.

-- Gary - Never pass up the opportunity to make a mistake look like you planned it that way - Tyler, TX

Thanks Gary.

Check your local craiglist, you can find all kinds of hardwood on the cheap.

-- It's only wood.

Those joints would not work for plywood. You would need to use biscuits or just butt joints, glue, and nails or dowels. The legs would need to be solid wood for you to do a mortise and tenon. You could add a hardwood strip to any exposed edges for the box. It could be a fun project. Good luck.

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Oak plywood runs about 50 dollars a sheet, Oak lumber depending on the species, is about 2.29 a board foot. At least for me that is from my wholesaler, I love it that deal though, if I only need 20 board feet, I can get just 20 board feet, unfortunately though, he won’t deliver to canada. :/

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