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I found the trick that worked for me was to use the highest quality framing material (i.e., 1x2, 1x3, and 1x4) material in stock. You pay more for the clear lumber, but it pays off quickly during assembly. I use 1/2" plywood (usually AC) that tends to be "potato chip" shape as you state, but when securing it to a frame of quality material it straightens right out. I use 1x4 for the benchwork frame (biscuit joined, glued, and screwed), with legs built from 1x2 fastened to 1x3. This combo works good for me, and the benchwork is very solid, and the wavy ply has never presented a problem.
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