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MDF Thickness?
DinoRoger:
I decided to go with all MDF for my next case and wanted some opionions. What thickness to you suggest for the main part of the cab (sides). What about making the control panel from MDF, thinkness suggestions or hints?
Also lamanent vs paint. What would you suggest on MDF.
Sasquatch!:
For the most part, 3/4" is the width of choice around these here parts. And part of MDF's appeal is that it paints so well, so that'd be my vote.
slug54:
3/4" and Paint.
I don't know why you would make the C-panel out of a different size then the cab. That would mean buying a different sheet just for the C-panel. Chances are you will route your sticks in the panel anyway.
Slug54
Homebrew:
The reason for using a different thickness on the CP is to allow for a lexan/plexi overlay. What most people do is use 3/4" for everything but the CP top. In place of 3/4" mdf, 5/8' mdf is used with a layer of 1/8" lexan/plexi. This brings the total CP thickness to 3/4" allowing the use of 3/4" t-molding. Not everyone uses lexan/plexi on the CP so its up to your personal preferences.
-Kevin
Sasquatch!:
--- Quote from: Homebrew on April 18, 2003, 07:28:41 pm ---The reason for using a different thickness on the CP is to allow for a lexan/plexi overlay. What most people do is use 3/4" for everything but the CP top. In place of 3/4" mdf, 5/8' mdf is used with a layer of 1/8" lexan/plexi. This brings the total CP thickness to 3/4" allowing the use of 3/4" t-molding.
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Whoa, that's like a lot of math. ??? ??? ???