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>Budget is a reasonable goal for me. I know good quality 3/4" >plywood is at least going to run me $40/sheet. And i'm >estimating needed at least 6 sheets. > Furniture grade plywood is actually going to go a bit higher. You could for the so so stuff but then you are dealing with a higher void count and a rougher surface which would mean more work on your part (lots of sanding) to get a good surface.
Where are you located? If you are in an area that had a Macbeaths then I would look there over going to a Home Depot. Construction grade ply is a bit different from furniture grade stuff. You can mix and match the stuff depending on the use. Good stuff for touch surfaces and the lower quality stuff for hidden areas
>>What is your exact budget? >> >>Is this for a kid or an adult? > >Both.... the idea is to have a loft bed in my daughter's room >that can be used by her grandma and cousins or whoever when >they come visit (small house, no extra guest room, and >sleeping on the pullout is getting to be a nuisance when >grandma comes to visit.) So...ideally, it'll be something my >daughter will grow into. Right now she sleeps in a toddler >bed. > > >>What is your timeline/free time for this project looking >>like? > >Ideally....need it by the last week in August. > >"Get ready..for your blessing..."
Do you have any photoshop/illustrator skills? What about Google sketch? I ask because cnc places tend to have a preferred file format for producing cuts
Is this going to be built in or do you want to be able to break it down and reassemble as needed?