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| Mick |
Posted - 14/07/2009 : 00:04:13
Can anyone tell me any pros and cons of building vivs out of MDF?? |
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| lee2308 |
Posted - 16/07/2009 : 14:24:44
im not sure but theres some woods that b&q wont cut,i know they wont cut mdf,but not sure about conti. |
| Mick |
Posted - 16/07/2009 : 11:38:32
cheers for that
yes helps a lot tizzy |
| Tizzy |
Posted - 16/07/2009 : 09:42:31
Places like B&Q have machines that do lovely smooth cuts - if they mess it up it's easy you don't pay for it. If you need to cut it yourself the general rule the smaller the teeth on the saw/disk the smoother the cut will be. Hope that helps. |
| cherry-milkshake |
Posted - 16/07/2009 : 00:03:05
My ex hubby made my viv with conti - it has no crappy edges, I think it's something to do with the way you cut it, but he's the carpenter not me lol. I'll try and remember to ask him for you when I see him, I have to admit my stack looks really smart, he did a smashing job - but def go for conti over mdf. |
| Mick |
Posted - 15/07/2009 : 23:01:48
cheers for all the replies
Only reason I was asking is I wanted to see if there was anything other than conti-board to use, as I am afraid if I get it cut at b&q for example the cuts might not be clean, ie bits of the melamine chipping away leaving crappy finish.
Anyone had any cut and had this problem?? |
| Remmy |
Posted - 15/07/2009 : 20:55:31
I wouldn`t use mdf. It is banned in a lot of places around the world as the dust can cause cancer. So if you do cut it you should cut it outside and wear a mask. |
| Budaholic |
Posted - 15/07/2009 : 20:12:31
Best thing for making a viv is normal 'Furniture Board' or 'Conti Board'. It has a chipboard core and handily has a very tough water resistant melamine coating in a variety of colours. White, Beech, Oak, Ash etc.
Same stuff that most furniture and kitchen units are made from. All DIY syores will stock differing widths from 6" up to 2 foot.
HTH  |
| punumbear |
Posted - 15/07/2009 : 14:52:39
whats the best sort of wood to use then that doesnt require a ton of maintenance?? |
| matty18714 |
Posted - 15/07/2009 : 13:26:35
It can bow under weight, and absorbs moisture. Make sure you seal it (varnish) and if you're cutting or driling it, make sure you have alot of ventialtion. |
| n/a |
Posted - 14/07/2009 : 00:06:30
Mdf swells and can break up when it gets wet if i remember rightly (con)
i dont think it looks that great (personal opinion)(Con)
Cheap(pro) |
