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Wood for Cabinet - need opinions and facts! :)
Chad:
Sorry to keep hashing. Another thing about MDF, because it is so squared and flat I had no problems placing 2 sheets together with drywall screws and cutting out both sides at one time. I have done this with 5/8 and 3/4. Using a skill saw and a circular saw worked great.
Wade:
I used 3/4" MDF and I was very happy with the material. It painted SO easily and perfectly, didn't even need a primer, just 2 or 3 coats with a smooth foam roller and the finish is so good you might think it was laminate. It will hold screws going into the face of it, and it cuts very smoothly if you have the right blade (for me, what worked best was a circular carbide 22 tooth).
MDF is a bit heavy, but I think particle board is heavier. Particle board might be cheaper, but MDF is very cheap already (about $15 for a 3/4"x4'x8' sheet). I didn't even consider particle board, I have used it a little in the past and it won't hold screws, and it chips and breaks easily.
I don't see how you can go wrong with MDF whether you want to paint or laminate. The only way I'd consider anything else is if I wanted nice wooden furniture.
Wade
Distortion:
While i did say that I got a rash from the MDF, I still would say that I wouldn't use anything else if doing it again. It cuts nicely without chipping, it's easy to sand the edges down if you screw something up (like i did many times) and while it may be prone to water damage, it's not nearly as bad as particle board, which is like a freakin sponge when i comes to water.
MrTeamWork:
ARRGH DAMN CRAP 'Urban setup' Home Depot did not have 5/8 inch in either Plywood, Partice, OR MDF. Damn crap 'Urban' setups.
Now I need to drive in to the damn woods to the 'mega' sized Home Depot.
This sucks.
I did find out how much the laminate 4'X8' sheets are! :o :-\
rampy:
--- Quote from: MrTeamWork on March 27, 2003, 03:06:36 pm ---ARRGH DAMN CRAP 'Urban setup' Home Depot did not have 5/8 inch in either Plywood, Partice, OR MDF. Damn crap 'Urban' setups.
Now I need to drive in to the damn woods to the 'mega' sized Home Depot.
This sucks.
I did find out how much the laminate 4'X8' sheets are! :o :-\
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Uh... any particular reason you going with 5/8"? Save money, or weight or ???
I think most people/cabinets use 3/4" FWIW (except for old nintendo cabinets)
*shrug*
rampy