picciuto@yahoo.com Posted November 23, 2011 Report Share Posted November 23, 2011 I'm making a TV stand. Everything is made out of 3/4" birch plywood except for the top. The stand is going to be professionally painted black with a matte finish. The face frame stiles and rails are the only piece of plywood with edges exposed. What is the best way to fill in the edges for a smooth finish? I don't want to use edge banding because I've made the stiles to sit a bit proud to be planed down flush with the sides. The face frame has not been attached yet, so I do have the option of just tossing it out and making it out of poplar. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dwacker Posted November 23, 2011 Report Share Posted November 23, 2011 I understand your dilemma. Usually I will use solid wood for face frame and do as you are doing and just flush trim the outside edges. IMO the best thing would be to get some clear birch; poplar is too soft for furniture IMO. Don 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skunkeye Posted November 23, 2011 Report Share Posted November 23, 2011 Bondo works. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
picciuto@yahoo.com Posted November 23, 2011 Author Report Share Posted November 23, 2011 Thanks for the tips! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rpike Posted November 24, 2011 Report Share Posted November 24, 2011 Drywall putty (nail hole filler) works too. I've used it in the past to "seal" the edges of MDF for painting. Its sands easier than Bondo too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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