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MDF And Other Ponderings
Stingray:
I'll second the buy a dead cab & convert it option.
-S
GoPodular.com:
Start by making just the control panel. If you can park on the side of the road, just set up the saw horses there for cutting. Grab a $5 extension cord and you're set.
leapinlew:
I agree! If you can - cut outside. Wear a mask or something to adequately keep that MDF out of your lungs.
When I built my last project. I needed to route out the T-mold slot and I made sure it was the last thing I did. I tied an old shirt around my face to keep the MDF(a.k.a. MUCH DUSTY FOO! BA Barackus style.). I routed it in the middle of the yard and as soon as I finished, I walked upstairs and took a shower. Messy!
PCtech:
Another option is to use Plywood instead of MDF.
Pros - Lighter, dust not as bad/toxic.
Cons - More expensive (About 3X as expensive I think), slightly harder to paint.
Also, I will third the idea of buying the dead/empty cab. Usually you can find them for $100 or less (sometimes free) It's what I did as a first cabinet, and makes things a lot easier. You will probably learn enough from the 1st one, to be ready to build you own next time.
Good luck, start a project announcement so we can give you abuse advice... :cheers:
Gaston77:
although it nearly killed me, I would still say go for MDF. It looks slick when painted. Groovy....
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