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Author Topic: MDF use old or buy new.  (Read 2403 times)

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MDF use old or buy new.
« on: December 25, 2015, 11:19:00 am »
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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Re: MDF use old or buy new.
« Reply #1 on: December 25, 2015, 01:19:03 pm »
check if there is any swelling

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Re: MDF use old or buy new.
« Reply #2 on: December 26, 2015, 12:39:48 am »
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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Re: MDF use old or buy new.
« Reply #3 on: December 26, 2015, 03:45:19 am »
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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Re: MDF use old or buy new.
« Reply #4 on: December 29, 2015, 12:26:42 pm »
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.