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rchadd:
lighter MDF...

Woodn't (sic) that be called LDF (Low Density Fiberboard)? :)

MDF = Medium Density Fibreboard

think i'll have to visit a proper supplier - my local Homebase doesn't have any choice.

i like the finish of laminate but should i go for pre-laminated whateverwood or try laminating it myself? is it easy to get a good finish?

hyiu:
if you're going to laminate it... then don't use MDF...

you can actually use some cheaper plywood....

because if you laminate, you don't really care if the wood surface is nice or not.... the laminate will cover it anyway...

go get some cheap plywood... which means the surface is rougher... not as good as oak and stuff.... and before applying the laminate... just lightly sand it with like 60-100 grid... so that they're reasonably flat... but no need to be very smooth....

rchadd:
this is porbably v.dumb question:

laminate before or after construction of the cab?

i figure before construction...

doesnt cutting damage/chip the edge of the laminate? any tips on how to get best edge finish? tools to use - jigsaw or router (which I don't have yet)?

hyiu:
my laminate experience is LIMITED....

but I think what you need to do is....

first cut all the parts....

make sure they fit together...

then laminate.... (and the laminate should be a little bigger...)

then use a router with a trimmer bit and trim the laminate so that it fits perfectly....

then put it together....

wj2k3:
I would laminate after assembly.  Then just lay the cab on it's side and do each side.  That way you could secure the interior components with fastners through the side panels and these would be covered by the laminate.

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