veneering over the MDF butt joint

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  • gychang
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    • Jan 2006
    • 188
    • Sacramento, California
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    #1

    veneering over the MDF butt joint

    I will be building a speaker cabinet with MDF and will be veneering with paperbacked material, will I have to use a wood filler, or some sealant so the joint does not show thru?

    thanks,

    gychang
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    • cabinetman
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      • Jun 2006
      • 15216
      • So. Florida
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      #2
      Are you referring to the corners, or in the middle of a panel? IOW, where is the MDF joint?

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        • gychang
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          • Jan 2006
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          • Sacramento, California
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          #3
          Originally posted by cabinetman
          Are you referring to the corners, or in the middle of a panel? IOW, where is the MDF joint?
          sorry, didn't make it clear. When I make the 90 degree butt joint, and cover with the veneer, is it likely the joint itself may reveal itself?, I am told "sanding sealer" may help hide this joint...

          gychang

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            • cabinetman
              Gone but not Forgotten RIP
              • Jun 2006
              • 15216
              • So. Florida
              • Delta
              #4
              Fill joint and out to the edge with either spackle, bondo or wood putty. When dry, sand flat with a block sander. Can be as simple as sandpaper wrapped around a piece of wood, held tight. Then veneer. It should not be a problem. Don't sand with anything aggressive like a belt sander. You want the joint smooth to the MDF.

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