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Most of my furniture is made with veneered MDF. I therefore use wood which matches the veneer timber. If you want to use plywood choose a hardwood which is a similar colour. Steamed beech would be a good choice as it is pretty durable and will take plenty of knocks.

I normally make the edging for my shelves. I usually cut it at 8mm x 20mm then glue and clamp. I then use a bearing guided trimmer on the router table to trim back the excess. I have found this more durable than iron-on.

I have two books useful on built in furniture, although both are American. The first is Designing and Building Cabinets from the New Best of Fine Woodworking. This is collection of magazine articles grouped into similar topics. Some of the articles were very good like one on using frame...