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Well, I hadn't, until today at HD that is. I was very pleased as I have a couple of ideas for this stuff. Neat! especially since I can't seem to find 1/4" pressed board around my house.
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Have seen the hardboard and pressed board but never MDF below 1/2" Good pattern stuff I bet.Ken Weaver
Clemson, SC
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HD has had it around here
HD has had it around here as long as I can remember. I don't recall if it comes in 4x8, but I buy the 2x4. Ken is right, it is perfect for making patterns.JoeComment
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Works great for templates! just hate the dust!Comment
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Yes it's 2x4 but that's fine with me. I can tote it in my sedan.
May you die and go to heaven before the Devil knows you're dead. My Best, MacComment
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Been using 1/4"/6mm MDF for YEARS! (Yes, Loring; I know 1/4"=6.35mm)
In fact, in Oz, the 6mm MDF is a poofteenth larger - maybe moisture?
I use a 1/4" spiral bit to rout dados for it and the fit (with glue) is perfect.
Downunder ... 1" = 25.4mmComment
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We have 6mm in Japan too. Nice stuff and great for special projects. Mac, it works great with an Impact Driver too.
Hank Lee
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In the UK, MDF is available in
4mm
6mm
9mm
12mm
15mm
18mm
25mm.
All come in 1220mm x 2440mm (4' x 8') sheets.
Additionally, you can get 18mm (3/4") in
1220mm x 3050mm (4' x 10')
1525mm x 3050mm (5' x 10').
Spoilt for choice, really!
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That's a lot of choices you've got Ray, but 5'x10' sheets of ¾" MDF? Do they supply a forklift to move it around?Bob
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Leehljp what impact driver? See I'm already over it. And Rod can I ask you why a spiral bit and not just a regular say 1/4" straight bit?
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The spiral "slices" the fibres more cleanly than the "scrape" from a straight bit.Originally posted by lcm1947Leehljp what impact driver? See I'm already over it. And Rod can I ask you why a spiral bit and not just a regular say 1/4" straight bit?
And I meant to say before - in Oz a lot of use is made of 3mm (1/8") MDF - eg melamine one side for drawer bottoms. I use it often for full size layout plans. Downunder ... 1" = 25.4mmComment
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Yes, Bob, a 5' x 10' board of 3/4" MDF weighs almost 140 lbs. so they are a bit of a swine to handle. On the few occasions I've had to use such a sheet, because of the length required, I got my supplier to cut it roughly to width for me first, but there's no way I'd want to try and handle a full sheet on the BT3!Originally posted by BobSch
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Thanks for the reply Rod. I see. Boy there is just a lot to learn about bits but I learning. Thanks again.May you die and go to heaven before the Devil knows you're dead. My Best, MacComment
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Might be a silly question, but isn't hardboard basically the same as MDF.
The amount of dust is sure similar.Brian
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Very different stuff, Brian.Originally posted by bigsteel15
In Oz: hardboard = masonite = nearly black in color. Dimpled on one side, flat on the other. Filthy stuff to work with. Also sold here as pegboard sheets. 6mm thick only
MDF = Medium Density Fiberboard = differing "pale" shades of beige.
Multiple thicknesses available. OK to work with "sensible" DC - I love it! Downunder ... 1" = 25.4mmComment
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