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MDF or plywood to support 27" monitor??

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squirrellydw:

I am almost ready to make the top for my 27" cocktail table.  I am going to cut 2x4s and mount them to the top for proper spacing and support.  My question is what is better or stronger to use, 3/4 MDF or 3/4 plywood?  I will be gluing a 1/4" sheet to the top for a total of 1" but the 1/4 isn't really going to support anything.

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I would vote for the Plywood but do not have any data to support my claim.
MDF just seems to warp over time when holding up heavy stuff like monitors.


arzoo:

Either will work fine as long as the shelf is well supported. But I'd go with the ply because it's lighter.

Xam:

Ply will also be more structurally sound

Xam

javeryh:

I'd also go with the plywood.

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