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Particle board or MDF
Nervous:
--- Quote from: dolphinwaxer on April 02, 2003, 04:39:31 pm ---I never have understood why everyone wants to go with 3/4 - 5/8 material anyways. I mean 1/2 with the inside corners screwed to 2x2's makes for a very stable cabinet at ALOT less weight and costs. Braced stategically, I wouldn't be afraid to use 3/8! Am I missing out on something?
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I kinda like the appearance - the thicker material looks "beefier".
remakes:
Well, I decided to go with 3/4" MDF (that thing is going to weigh a TON, but it will last me a long time). I already have most of it drawn out on the board, and should start cutting tomorrow. So far, so good.
spidermonkey:
I used "Ultralight" MDF. It does cost more then standard MDF but well worth it. Its 30% lighter then standard MDF. Considering that it takes at least two 4 x 8 sheets to build a cabinet 30% is ALOT of unwanted weight shaved off your project. My cab is pretty big and is still very and I can't imagine how heavy it would have been if I hadn't used ultralight :P I have casters on my cab but they don't help when I'm humping the thing up and down stairs. I've moved twice in the past year. All of which were 2nd floor condo's so I could kiss myself for spending the extra money for the light stuff.
SirPoonga:
--- Quote from: remakes on April 02, 2003, 11:06:52 pm ---Well, I decided to go with 3/4" MDF (that thing is going to weigh a TON, but it will last me a long time). I already have most of it drawn out on the board, and should start cutting tomorrow. So far, so good.
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make sure you put a good coat of primer on
remakes:
Got it all cut out today and started sanding a bit. I will finish that tomorrow, and start looking for paint. I believe I will go with a black (yea, I know it's boring, but it will match everything else in my room) with T-molding. Does anyone know where to get the bit that's used for T-molding?