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Cant find 5/8th MDF to save my life.
barrel_hopper:
1 Lowe's and 2 Home Depots' no such luck. Called a HUGE lumber supply yard called Ropers that everyone around here said would have it for sure and they did not.
I would use 3/4th but even thought the difference between 3/4th and 5/8 is small it is too noticeable to me.
What is a boy to do?
somunny:
--- Quote from: barrel_hopper on March 14, 2008, 10:12:39 am ---What is a boy to do?
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1. Find a place that will special order it for you.
2. Use a size other than 5/8".
theob42:
thats very odd. I dont see why some ppl are having trouble getting 5/8 mdf :P I got mine from home depot.
but i'm in Canada so maybe they have different stock over here :P
IA1NY:
--- Quote from: somunny on March 14, 2008, 10:38:48 am ---
--- Quote from: barrel_hopper on March 14, 2008, 10:12:39 am ---What is a boy to do?
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1. Find a place that will special order it for you.
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It's very rare that a supplier will special order for anything less than a pallet's worth. They would already have it in stock (or backordered) if it was profitable to supply in your area. If you're interested in between 50 and 100 pieces special ordering is great, but I have a feeling that you aren't. ;)
You could also order it yourself from a supplier far away and have it shipped in. $$$$$ But that probably won't help you.
I would:
--- Quote ---2. Use a size other than 5/8".
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1/2" MDF plus 1/8" hardboard (Duron or Masonite) is a fine combination. Laminate them together and they are an excellent way of making 5/8" material. The two together will cost less than special ordering anything or even having it shipped.
paulscade:
Haha!... check this out:
http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php?topic=77408.0
I ended up ordering from 84 Lumber. It cost me $28 per sheet... and it took 2 weeks to get.
As a matter of fact... I'm waiting for a friend that's going to be pulling up any minute. My wife decided to surprise me... and she picked up the MDF (friends pick-up truck).
The project starts tomorrow!! :applaud:
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