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I have few sheets of 3/4 MDF in storage unfortunately it's been there for few years now and it's a storage without A/C in Florida where it's pretty humid. Do you guys think this is still usable for a project or do I have to buy new one? What would be the signs of not being usable any longer?
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check if there is any swelling
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Like when drops of water hit it and right away rises into bumps? Something similar to in the photo?
And if not then what? Good to go?
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I would check the thickness to check for swelling. Check if it easily bends/breaks. Cut a small part and see if it cuts normally.
I doubt the humidity did much to it other than maybe warp it some.
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Also, check what position the board was stored in.
MDF has a nasty habit of warping when stored leaning up against a wall or similar.
It is called 'creep', and is one of the many reasons why I chose to use plywood instead of MDF for my build.
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