Control panel material

[Richardgregory]

I'm planning on making a new control panel.  Should I use 3/4" plywood or MDF?  Which material is easier to work with - is one more of the harder wood?

[Nephasth]

Stainless steel.

[severdhed]

i always used particle board for my panels, until the last one i made i used MDF...and i loved it...it is so smooth and easy to cut, i highly recommend MDF

[mgb]

MDF will be the easiest to work with and the cheapest.

[PL1]

MDF is good stuff as long as you:

1. Make sure to use proper eye and breathing protection.

2. Remember that the dust gets *EVERYWHERE* -- work it outdoors with the garage door closed, if possible.


Scott

[Richardgregory]

Thanks all - MDF it will be then.   I"ll pick up the piece on the wknd.

Cheers

[zanna5910]

Thanks all - MDF it will be then.   I"ll pick up the piece on the wknd.

Cheers

next thread - "Which store should I buy mdf from?"

JK, good luck with your build.