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| ahofle:
Has MDF changed in the last few years? When I built my cabinet in 03 the MDF I used was quite a bit different from what I see in the hardware store now. My friend just built a control panel out of MDF and it seemed to be softer with much finer fibers in it. |
| hbm*rais:
I used both. MDF for the sides, because it's easier to cut the curves and looks really smooth when painted. Ply for everything else, because it's lighter, cheaper (where I live, at least) and holds screws near the edges better. |
| Jouster:
I used MDF...mostly because I had never worked with it before and wanted to see what it was like. I liked it...other than the mess it makes when cutting/routing/drilling it was very easy to work with. I wanted the added weight compared to plywood also...my bartop is not light...but not heavy either. I was afraid that with ply it would be too light. I'd offer this advice though...pick one and build a cab...if you don't like it...build another cab out of something else...then chalk it up to experience...and get two cabs out of the deal! Jouster |
| GAtekwriter:
I purchased 3 sheets of Sandiply (Home Depot). Very smooth sides (but one side is always MUCH more finished than the other) and very flat/straight with zero warping. Not as heavy as MDF and has the pros of wood. Jim |
| deadkenndys1105:
MDF is some great stuff but its heavy as all hell. It also leaves more dust than there is snow at the north pole. |
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