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I would like light and strong.
« on: August 23, 2008, 01:55:24 pm »
What would you consider?

9mm MDF or Plywood?

Cabinet project is 6x3x8 inches = height, Width, Depth.  About 30lbs in weight total.

Or is there another wood I am missing that would be durable and light, preferably bendable with a harness?

Thanks.
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Re: I would like light and strong.
« Reply #1 on: August 24, 2008, 10:55:17 am »
6 x 3 x 8 *inches* ??
Really?  ... and it weighs 30 pounds?
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Re: I would like light and strong.
« Reply #2 on: August 24, 2008, 01:39:13 pm »
I think for most applications plywood is pretty strong.  And it's a lot lighter than MDF.  So I'd go with that.
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Re: I would like light and strong.
« Reply #3 on: August 24, 2008, 01:48:40 pm »
Quote from: paulscade on August 24, 2008, 10:55:17 am
6 x 3 x 8 *inches* ??
Really?  ... and it weighs 30 pounds?

Yes and no, more like 6 feet x 2.5 feet by 8 inches and that 30 lbs is my target weight complete.

Inches.... :laugh2: 

I just spec'ed it out on paper and I'm chomping at the bit ready to make it.

Plywood it is then.  Thanks guys. :cheers:
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Re: I would like light and strong.
« Reply #4 on: August 24, 2008, 10:42:36 pm »
Good choice, and good luck with the project!
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