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RandyT:


--- Quote from: AlexSledge on June 09, 2004, 09:17:48 am ---For those worrying about the excess expense of plywood, consider how long you plan to own the machine. The small extra expense now ill pay off in the long run. The main reason original machine manufacturer's used MDF is purely a matter of cost, it was cheaper, they made more profit.


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I don't know about all OEM's, but my Defender cabinet is made out of *good 2 sides* 3/4 inch MDO (Medium Density Overlay).  As an FYI, this goes for about $70 a sheet.

Most here aren't making "family heirlooms" and MDF holds up wonderfully as long as you don't saturate it with water before you seal it.  Use the $150 difference for something that will have an impact on your enjoyment of the machine, like a better monitor, faster processor, etc....


--- Quote ---Also, if you are going to laminate, or use full side decals, you can opt for the cheaper non-smooth forms of plywood. Though this isn't really an inexpensive hobby to be a part of.

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No, it's not.  But it doesn't have break the bank either, as long as you make some good decisions about what is really necessary to get you where you want to be.  There are many ways to skin the proverbial cat, some costing more than others.  But as long as you have a cat-skin hat at the end of the day, how you got there isn't as important as some would have you believe.

Just my opinion.
 
RandyT

(PS. No cats were harmed in the writing of this message  :) )

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