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This plywood is used in construction for its strong durable quality, but the rough texture makes it poor quality for woodworking projects.
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Made with the outer plies being sanded before production. The material can dent easily so it should be avoided for heavily used surfaces.
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Often called cabinet plywood, this wood is made with a finished veneer outer plie for beautiful resulting projects.
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Baltic birch is 11-ply or higher and is great for furniture pieces. However, this plywood is fairly expensive and hard to find.
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Though not plywood MDF is used in many woodworking projects and DIY projects throughout the home.
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Hardboard is very similar to MDF but the board is much thinner. It is a great alternative to plywood for drawer bottoms.
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Made from compressed wood chips and resin, this wood is less dense than other options, but it can be fairly fragile as well.
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It has a similar composition to particle board, but is much stronger. This wood is typically used in construction of walls and under floors.