Console Material

[jammiedodger]

Sorry if this has already been answered but what does everybody use for the base of their consoles? Preferably something cheap.

[Scarfwearer]

Most of the structure of my larger console is plywood. I used ¾" for the base and ½" for the walls.
I used 3/8" plywood for the top panels and overlaid that with "bathroom panel" which is hardboard with a tough white coating on it. That surface is spray-painted. The hardboard layer is good for mounting switches, as most switches don't have a long enough screw-thread to fit through ½" plywood.

Crispin

[the_temporal_mechanic]

Plywood is the way to go. I use a variety of thicknesses, mostly 3/4 inch though. I use thinner ply for details and hardboard for other layers.

[jammiedodger]

Thanks for your comments. Plywood seems to be the obvious option!