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| nostrebor:
--- Quote from: emerica on February 19, 2006, 06:56:40 am ---why don't you guys use 1/2" MDF? I know most HD and lowes carry it and then just use 1/4" lexan for the top. This would still keep your panel at 3/4" and you won't have to worry about the t-molding not fitting. --- End quote --- 1/2" is a bit thin... and 1/4" Lexan is twice as expensive as 1/8". My HD has 5/8", 3/4", and 1/2". Guess I'm just lucky! |
| ArtMAME:
I have a piece of MDF that I thought was 5/8" MDF, but I just measured it and it is in fact 1/2" thick. ??? Anyway, you could try using 1/2" MDF with 1/8" lexan, then installing the T-molding flush with the top. You would have some overhang on the bottom of the panel that you could trim with a utility knife or something. I really don't know how good this would work because I have not tried it. You may want to try it on a scap piece of MDF and a short length of T-molding. Or... you could try layering the 1/8" lexan top, 1/2" MDF panel, and glueing a 1/8" hardboard (masonite) to the bottom of the panel. That sould give you the desired 3/4" total thickness... Again... I am not sure how well these things would work ??? ...but let us know if you decide to try these suggestions... |
| MYX:
perhaps I wigg use 1/2 in and then smear on 1/8 worth of wood filler. Sand it to a fine finish. top it with a sticker, then plexi, then wrap it in suran wrap, then bubble wrap, and then duct tape (for your protection of course). ;) |
| nostrebor:
--- Quote from: ArtMAME on February 19, 2006, 11:19:50 am ---I have a piece of MDF that I thought was 5/8" MDF, but I just measured it and it is in fact 1/2" thick. ??? Anyway, you could try using 1/2" MDF with 1/8" lexan, then installing the T-molding flush with the top. You would have some overhang on the bottom of the panel that you could trim with a utility knife or something. I really don't know how good this would work because I have not tried it. You may want to try it on a scap piece of MDF and a short length of T-molding. Or... you could try layering the 1/8" lexan top, 1/2" MDF panel, and glueing a 1/8" hardboard (masonite) to the bottom of the panel. That sould give you the desired 3/4" total thickness... Again... I am not sure how well these things would work ??? ...but let us know if you decide to try these suggestions... --- End quote --- Either suggestion is a good one. The T-molding is really easy to trim flush with a utility knife. |
| ArtMAME:
--- Quote ---perhaps I wigg use 1/2 in and then smear on 1/8 worth of wood filler. Sand it to a fine finish. top it with a sticker, then plexi, then wrap it in suran wrap, then bubble wrap, and then duct tape (for your protection of course). Wink --- End quote --- lol :laugh:...while you are at it...you could build a full cab entirely out of wood filler...lol... ;D Hey I just got back from HD here in Lawrenceville and they have that 5/8" particle board subfloor underlayment stuff, the surface is a bit rougher than MDF...I think there was a thread about that stuff...anyway it looks OK to use for what you are describing if you are gonna put an overlay over the panel under the lexan...it probably won't take paint very well...it is about $10 and some change for a 4'x8' sheet. Just thought you would like to know...good luck... ;) |
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