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Title: 3/4 vs 5/8
Post by: Shieldwolf on July 06, 2003, 03:13:08 pm

I'm using  Scott's Unicade support frame as an example for my cabinet. I live in L.A. and in an apartment. So

A. I know I will have to move and want the thing sturdy.
and
B. We have Earthquakes and I want the thing sturdy.

With that being said should I go with 5/8 pr 3/4 mdf. I personally think the 5/8 will be fine, since I have a support structure. I am worried about the coin door and my cp. I was thinking I should make the cp out of 3/4 and hope that 5/8 is enough to support the coin door on the front. Any suggestions? Is the support frame over kill?

Thanks in advance,
Shieldwolf  

Title: Re:3/4 vs 5/8
Post by: Sasquatch! on July 06, 2003, 04:20:37 pm

The only gotcha I can think of is that it might be more of a pain in the arse to find t-molding (and the proper slot cutter) for 5/8 than it would for 3/4.

For my next CP, I plan on using 5/8 with 1/8 plexi to give it a total depth of 3/4.

Title: Re:3/4 vs 5/8
Post by: meta87 on July 06, 2003, 05:52:05 pm

I used 5/8 on my whole cabinet and believe me, it's plenty strong even without that support structure.

You definetly don't have to worry about the coin door or control panel. I tried to actually rip out the coin door and I'm a big guy. Didn't even bend.

I get my t-molding from http://www.stievenart.com (http://www.stievenart.com)/ Really fast shipping and they have 5/8.

Title: Re:3/4 vs 5/8
Post by: paigeoliver on July 06, 2003, 08:31:04 pm

Also, you might want to work with plywood instead. Plywood cabinets last a lot longer and are much harder to damage.

Title: Re:3/4 vs 5/8
Post by: night on July 06, 2003, 09:34:04 pm

i dont know anything about that frame, but they are solid as hell. 3/4 is serious overkill.

i am also in an apartment and i designed my cab based on lightweight for moving and easy to get apart. by i can promise you, it isnt going anywhere.

Title: Re:3/4 vs 5/8
Post by: Nannuu on July 06, 2003, 11:57:59 pm

I have a cab I built 15 years ago out of 1/2" MDO (plywood with a smooth veneer applied to both sides) and 2"x2"s and it has held up through 5 moves to 4 different states.  It is still just as solid as the day I finished it.  :)