Jun 22, 2012 · MDF paints really nice, except the edges will soak up paint very quickly A lot of people will size the edges with watered down glue before painting. Or you can prime the wood …

Nov 25, 2018 · The reason I put this up was not to spruik up the good points about MDF but I have seen in many scroll saw facebook pages and woodworking pages people stating that …

Feb 4, 2025 · I also am very happy when dealing with Ocooch. Though I haven’t bought mdf from them, I have purchased quite a bit 1/4” hardwoods. On one purchase from them, I had three …

Aug 16, 2020 · MDF is heavy. I see lots of people making all sorts of claims about MDF's health hazards, but I can't find any authoritative source that says it is any more hazardous than wood. …

Sep 25, 2016 · And mdf is, imo, is easy to cut, but to stack cut it is another story. First, I wouldn't cut over 3 @ a time, just for the reason you gave. Second, MDF is pressed sawdust. If you try …

Dec 1, 2018 · The one thing I took away from your questions and your post is the statement of you scroll MDF and 1/4 plywood. Both material but especially MDF is a nasty hazardous dusty …

May 27, 2019 · I was just wondering about opinions on plywood vs MDF. I perhaps did not make myself clear. I did make the new sled today. I used 1/2" plywood because the sled is only 18 X …

Jan 13, 2025 · Of those, I would say MDF is probably the best choice, provided it is completely sealed, on all sides, with paint. MDF has the smoothest surface and is easy to cut. Just make …

Feb 13, 2020 · The one issue I have found with MDF core plywood is when used for fine detail fretwork thin bridges are more fragile and easily broken than Baltic Birch. Edited February 17, …

Sep 22, 2020 · I did not know there was a safety issue until I joined The Village. This is what I found about the kind Menards sells in the US. They have a link to a Material Safety Data …