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Title: Control panel material
Post by: Richardgregory on September 11, 2013, 10:36:58 pm

I'm planning on making a new control panel.  Should I use 3/4" plywood or MDF?  Which material is easier to work with - is one more of the harder wood?

Title: Re: Control panel material
Post by: Nephasth on September 11, 2013, 10:42:15 pm

Stainless steel.

Title: Re: Control panel material
Post by: severdhed on September 11, 2013, 10:43:57 pm

i always used particle board for my panels, until the last one i made i used MDF...and i loved it...it is so smooth and easy to cut, i highly recommend MDF

Title: Re: Control panel material
Post by: mgb on September 11, 2013, 11:48:56 pm

MDF will be the easiest to work with and the cheapest.

Title: Re: Control panel material
Post by: PL1 on September 12, 2013, 12:10:21 am

MDF is good stuff as long as you:

1. Make sure to use proper eye and breathing protection.

2. Remember that the dust gets *EVERYWHERE* -- work it outdoors with the garage door closed, if possible.


Scott

Title: Re: Control panel material
Post by: Richardgregory on September 12, 2013, 09:30:03 am

Thanks all - MDF it will be then.   I"ll pick up the piece on the wknd.

Cheers

Title: Re: Control panel material
Post by: zanna5910 on September 12, 2013, 09:53:08 am

Quote from: Richardgregory on September 12, 2013, 09:30:03 am

Thanks all - MDF it will be then.   I"ll pick up the piece on the wknd.

Cheers

next thread - "Which store should I buy mdf from?"

JK, good luck with your build.