Creating Custom Veneered Doors

The design of the cabinet shown above is modern, with clean lines and simple joinery. The sides are connected to the top and bottom using a series of dowels and the permanent shelf sits in a dado. The doors are veneered plywood panels. Veneering has gotten a bad reputation because it is often associated with cheap, disposable furniture.

However, done correctly, veneered elements in a piece of furniture can be just as durable as solid-wood components. There are veneered antiques well over 100 years old that are still in great shape! Many woodworkers shy away from working with veneers, but as you’re about to see, using them is quite simple and they can add striking elements to your work.

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