Hi guys. I plan on making one of Steve's clocks (floral clock pattern). The plans have the main front piece that you scroll the floral design and cut the hole for the clock set at 3/4". And it says to use a 1/4" backer piece that I assume is simply glued to the back of the front piece. Do you see any reason why I couldn't use a 1/2" thick backer instead?
I would normally just follow plans accordingly but I'm trying to repurpose wood pieces from an old dresser drawer for someone and I've got a 3/4" hardwood front and 1/2" ply (which is lighter in color and will provide the contrast needed for the pattern to show well. I can't thickness the plywood, so I'm hoping I can simply use it instead of 1/4".
