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What is MDF?
armad1ll0:
I build in Melamine. IMHO it's the best to build off of. I got a 4x8 sheet for $40+ It sure does beat finding an overlay etc.. it does chip slightly around the edges but I don't mind the touchup. Under the T-molding, it's really slick.
Wienerdog:
--- Quote from: Snarbald on June 06, 2003, 02:09:50 am ---How much more is the MDO? And was the menards by chance around Schaumburg? Thanks.
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It was in Bolingbrook (I-55 and I-355), and it was in the area of $35 per sheet.
Regarding MDF and Melamine, I can't get over the weight. I'm a big guy, and I can't imagine how some of you handle a 4x8 sheet of that stuff. I think I saw its specs to be about 110 lbs, holy smokes, I give you credit!
I also would be worried about working with Melamine. The core of Melamine is particle board, so that is why it chips and is weak if you route it. I'm always worried about marking the surface too, because there is really no way to completely repair a scrape in the top coat. If you are better than me and can minimize the chipping, I agree it gives you an awsome finished surface with no painting.
Hoagie_one:
i have two home depots and one lowes near me and all of them have competent staff, you guys are bummin'