Hey, i am going to be attempting my first DIY shortly and i need some advice.
I want to use a wood that is around 1-2cm thick that i can get in large sheets, well, at least 4ft long.
Also, would you suggest i do joints (I remember doing dovetails and stuff in shop A though i sucked at them) or just slam the corners together with some screws?
After i have done the canopy i will be doing a stand but i want to get the canopy right first, on the stand i will definatly be using proper joints because i need it to be strong.
Anyway, advice on woods to use please!
Edit: Also, i know that to get nifty corners (Edges, whatever) you use a router but they are mighty expensive, i can get a 1/4 an inch or something for fairly cheap but is there any other way to get cool looking edges or will i have to save up for a router? (Keep in mind i am a 17 yr old student with no job )
TIA
I want to use a wood that is around 1-2cm thick that i can get in large sheets, well, at least 4ft long.
Also, would you suggest i do joints (I remember doing dovetails and stuff in shop A though i sucked at them) or just slam the corners together with some screws?
After i have done the canopy i will be doing a stand but i want to get the canopy right first, on the stand i will definatly be using proper joints because i need it to be strong.
Anyway, advice on woods to use please!
Edit: Also, i know that to get nifty corners (Edges, whatever) you use a router but they are mighty expensive, i can get a 1/4 an inch or something for fairly cheap but is there any other way to get cool looking edges or will i have to save up for a router? (Keep in mind i am a 17 yr old student with no job )
TIA