I was thinking last night when I went downstairs to my fathers wood shop why everyone used melamine when you can use wood. Not pine, but I believe he said it was maple? And its ALOT more sturdier then melamine. I was just wondering why everyone insists on using it. I am going to be building a rack very soon and I'm trying to see what the best options are. Also, I think its cheaper to buy maple then melamine so someone fill me in here.