The other side of the layout coin

When I do cabinet the products are quality so the looks and yield are acceptable….

So you don’t use plywood panels? Or you do, and lay them out like they are showing in the link?

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I use to use PB core on finished materials. Now I only order combi core. I only use rotary cut when I can..

Are we talking about cutting out for flat panel doors or for sides, etc on the boxes?

When I’m making furniture or cabinets I’m focused on better looks more than optimal yield. I try to not waste anything, but in the long run, I feel that how it looks is almost as important as how well it is constructed.

If I’m making something that will be temporary or may be used roughly (i.e. where looks are not as important) then I go for function over looks and try to use up any scraps or other stock I have.

I often use plywood panels, but I prefer to apply shop sawn veneer to them.

Furniture pieces and cabinets are different.

Bill I think you and I are on the same page. I’ll go yield on shop cabinets, because end of the day I expect them to take a beating.

Jack I agree a difference between cabs, and furniture. I also see that cabinets can be rough, or very nice, depending on use, and if I am getting paid.

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This will depend on a lot of things. Wood, overall design, color, etc.

I use a traditional dark oak stain that you can use just about any piece of oak you want and it still looks the same.

Another stain I use has grey black undertones that accentuate differences in color of the wood. When using this stain, I pay more attention to color, grain.