MDF core?

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Frog
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MDF core?

Post by Frog »

a few questions:

Anyone use Plywood with MDF Core?

Known Issues?
Workability?
Tips & Tricks?
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Re: MDF core?

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Bad idea for boat building: much heavier and you won't have the flexibility needed to shape the panels.
-Matt. Designer.
neon14
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Re: MDF core?

Post by neon14 »

Plus if it ever got wet it will swell up. mdf soaks up water fast.
Frog
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Re: MDF core?

Post by Frog »

thanks, I'll scratch that idea ...
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