For the construction of my cabinet i would have liked to have used a hard wood such as oak or mahogany, due to financial reasons i could not afford this. It would have been an ideal thickness and the colouration would have been perfect for the aged look i was trying to achieve. The only wood i could source for free or a relatively low price was MDF board provided by the college, although easy to work with and cut it would not have been my first choice of wood if money wasn't an issue. MDF is not as hard as solid wood and can often split, in my work i fixed the splits using wood glue.
Health and Safety associated with woodwork:
Be cautious of wood dust, always work in well ventilated areas and use goggles and dust masks if needed.
Remove wood dust from the floors as it reduces the grip between shoes and the floor resulting in a trip hazard.
Take care when using power tools such as a band saw and belt sander.
When cutting would by hand ensure wood is secured and stable so that you do not slip and cut yourself.
Hold hammer at safe distance from face and fingers when hammering nails.
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