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Interior structural wood pieces - I want them to be perfectly flat
thorr:
Thanks! That is very helpful. I wish I knew about the maple ply before. I thought MDF was the way to go and I already bought it and started cutting the first piece. It is super heavy and hard to cut straight lines because it is so dense. I was using a $7 fine tooth saw blade and I think it got dull after a few cuts. If after working on my build further I end up regretting my decision of going with MDF, I may end up cutting my losses and starting over with maple ply. It is probably easier to cut, screw into, etc also. I am thinking about trying to use my router instead of the circular saw to cut my straight lines. I got some plastic quick clamps and they are great. Maybe Home Depot will let me return the MDF even though I bought it more than 30 days ago. Edit: just checked and it should not be a problem, but I gotta find my receipt. Maybe they can just look up the order.
jennifer:
:)
bobbyb13:
--- Quote from: jennifer on April 07, 2021, 08:42:43 pm ---I wouldnt bring it back, you can use it as a sacrificial table top on saw horses or buckets or something and have a nice surface to work on, or you can make your templates out of it...3/4" sanded ply is so much easier to work with however, most notably the weight, and the dust, Your blades and bits will last longer too...
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If you can afford to follow Jenn's suggestion it is a good one.
And cabinet quality 3/4" ply is the way to go for sure.
Zebidee:
Quality plywood (especially "marine" grade") is also much more resistant to water than MDF. MDF will soak up water just like a sponge, any flooding or even just serious spills and say bye bye.
jennifer:
:)
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