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versapak:


--- Quote from: shponglefan on October 05, 2009, 08:59:13 pm ---Cool, I'll see if any local stores have MDO.  I don't think I saw any at the HDs I went to, but fortunately there are some other stores to visit.  As long as I can get it in 5/8", I'm happy.

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If you are using laminate on both sides, then the smooth paintable surface of MDO isn't really a benefit to you at all.




shponglefan:


--- Quote from: versapak on October 05, 2009, 09:29:49 pm ---If you are using laminate on both sides, then the smooth paintable surface of MDO isn't really a benefit to you at all.

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It might make gluing laminate a little easier though, since the surface is so smooth.  That's the one thing I'm not liking about the spruce plywood that I saw, is that it's surface was pretty bumpy.

Avenger257:

Will you let us know if you are able to find MDO anywhere?  I am building my cab soon and would love to use it but I didn't see it at HD either...

garnerb350:

Shponglefan, I used 3/4 birch cabinet plywood when i made mine....it was expensive at the time...(48 bucks a sheet...dont know what it is now) but I have to say...I'm glad i did...it was smooth to begin with...took a fine sandpaper and barely hit it...

 For a while i was complemplating MDF/MDO/Plywood...
Plywood became the winner...The ---smurfette--- is heavy,( less than MDF) but it sturdy...In case of a hurricane, you find me hiding in it...


shponglefan:

Checked out a local RONA and they only had 5/8" in spruce, MDF, and also fir.  However, the fir is only smooth on one side.  Finding birch or oak in 5/8" is proving to be a royal PITA.

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