Lightweight furniture materials?

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Lightweight furniture materials? 2017-03-28 01:49:02 Post No. 1152124
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Lightweight furniture materials? Anonymous 2017-03-28 01:49:02 Post No. 1152124 [Report]

Hey /diy/

First thread here I hope someone can help me. I've got a van that I'm converting into a micro camper and I'm trying to decide on construction materials and methods.

I will be building two aspects -

1. A bench that is a pull out bed
2. A table unit with built in shelves

>pic somewhat related

I'm reasonably competent, access to tools, and have a clear idea what I want, but I'd love some advice as to material

I was going to box it out with timber and then clad in one of the following,

I have a few square m of marine ply, but it's ugly stuff.

I could get Mold resistant MDF but it's kinda heavy and ugly,

or veneered MR MDF, more expensive, less ugly

both of those will require edging as well afaik

or I go with solid pine furniture board, I like the idea of natural wood for finishing options

Anything else I should consider? I want lightweight and easy to work with,

Anonymous 2017-03-28 01:57:07 Post No.1152127
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Anonymous 2017-03-28 01:57:07 Post No.1152127 [Report]

>>1152124

Baltic birch...comes in 4'x8' and 5'x5' sheets, variety of thicknesses up to 3/4" (19mm)...now voids, so the exposed edges can be finished and look pretty good...fairly lightweight and just requires standard tools found in most cabinetshops to cut/machine...

Anonymous 2017-03-28 02:02:47 Post No.1152133
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Anonymous 2017-03-28 02:02:47 Post No.1152133 [Report]

>>1152127
as in baltic birch ply? Yeah could be nice

Anonymous 2017-03-28 02:08:32 Post No.1152140
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Anonymous 2017-03-28 02:08:32 Post No.1152140 [Report]

>>1152127
what would you suggest for thicknesses to use? do you think I can get away with under 1/2" ?

Anonymous 2017-03-28 02:23:37 Post No.1152145
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Anonymous 2017-03-28 02:23:37 Post No.1152145 [Report]

>>1152140

Depends on what your trying to do...if its going to support alot of weight, then don't go thinner than 5/8"...I've used the 1/2" for drawers...

Anonymous 2017-03-28 04:25:50 Post No.1152185
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Anonymous 2017-03-28 04:25:50 Post No.1152185 [Report]

>>1152145
The bed will be timber framed which will be structural so I'm hoping I can go as thin and light as possible for the cladding.

I'm starting to like the idea of veneer, is it easy enough to work with?

Anonymous 2017-03-28 04:33:22 Post No.1152192
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Anonymous 2017-03-28 04:33:22 Post No.1152192 [Report]

>>1152185

It's plywood...as long as you have some proper tools, sharp blades and bits the rest is fairly easy peasy...

If your crosscutting, the veneer will tear so use a scoring saw, or over cut 1/4" an clean up with a router...

Anonymous 2017-03-28 04:53:48 Post No.1152201
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Anonymous 2017-03-28 04:53:48 Post No.1152201 [Report]

>>1152192
and hard/soft wood laminated panels?

what do you think of something like this https://www.slhardwoods.co.uk/products/sheet-material/furniture-panels/solid-pine-furniture-panels/solid-pine-furniture-panels

They also do oak but the price is steep

Anonymous 2017-03-28 05:07:05 Post No.1152212
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Anonymous 2017-03-28 05:07:05 Post No.1152212 [Report]

>>1152201

Would work...it would be better if you pick out your material from their pile though...

Give it a go...get back to us with pics...

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