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Andy Jeffries
 
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Default Workshop cabinets out of MDF instead of Plywood?

On Thu, 19 Jan 2006 15:35:46 +0000, Pop wrote:
Actually, MDF should be OK. Keep in mind it's brittle compared to ply, so
use fender washers/whatever if there's a straight pull on it.


Cool. Was planning on using washers on the handles anyway. The doors
will be hung by 35mm european hinges (which may be better in MDF than
normal butt hinges anyway, due to screwing in the sides).

MDF also
does not like moisture/humidity and especially water.


Yep, not planning on using water in there (and top work surface will be
covered with replacable hardboard anyway).

MDF paints well too.


That'll be the wife's job :-) I'm construction, she's decorating (even in
my workshop).

Thanks for the nod though Pop.

Cheers,


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