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| eds1275:
Using MDF. I know it's sort of a go-to around here, but I've used quality ply for the last few builds and will not go back. The dust, the weight, the pansiness to moisture... Sure the ply costs $60 and the MDF is only $40, but it's not a deal breaker. This hobby isn't really something that can be done well (scratch builds anyway) on a budget. |
| yotsuya:
--- Quote from: eds1275 on September 01, 2015, 10:37:32 am ---Using MDF. I know it's sort of a go-to around here, but I've used quality ply for the last few builds and will not go back. The dust, the weight, the pansiness to moisture... Sure the ply costs $60 and the MDF is only $40, but it's not a deal breaker. This hobby isn't really something that can be done well (scratch builds anyway) on a budget. --- End quote --- Yeah, I built a Tully-style jukebox for a friend of mine out of quality ply, and it was so light. I'm with you there! :cheers: |
| jdbailey1206:
I once made the mistake of going to sleep with Bo Derek and woke up with Bo Diddley. |
| pbj:
I made the 'have a couple drinks, get glib, and say, "I can make one of these for like $500" and now get stuck telling a friend of a friend to ---fudgesicle--- off' mistake. To my credit, it had been several years. After being barraged with, "can you make me a Donkey Kong with an Xbox One in it in two weeks" texts the next morning I apologized, briefly laid out how these cabinets run more like $800 minimum at-cost, and they TRIED TO HAGGLE ME DOWN TO $400. I referred them to Craig's List. *sigh* |
| Vigo:
--- Quote from: eds1275 on September 01, 2015, 10:37:32 am ---Using MDF. I know it's sort of a go-to around here, but I've used quality ply for the last few builds and will not go back. The dust, the weight, the pansiness to moisture... Sure the ply costs $60 and the MDF is only $40, but it's not a deal breaker. This hobby isn't really something that can be done well (scratch builds anyway) on a budget. --- End quote --- :applaud: I'm riding this train. I have been using plywood and won't touch MDF. The quality sanded stuff is so easy to work with. |
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