Particle Board Yea or Nay? - Kreg Owners' Community2024-03-29T06:10:46Zhttps://kregjig.ning.com/forum/topics/particle-board-yea-or-nay?commentId=2900167%3AComment%3A77817&feed=yes&xn_auth=nohttp://www.hooddistribution.c…tag:kregjig.ning.com,2012-08-24:2900167:Comment:4686422012-08-24T00:35:24.759ZJens Jensenhttps://kregjig.ning.com/profile/JensJensen
<p><a href="http://www.hooddistribution.com/resources/product_weights.html" target="_blank">http://www.hooddistribution.com/resources/product_weights.html</a><br></br> <br></br> <cite>Steve Osterday said:</cite></p>
<blockquote cite="http://kregjig.ning.com/forum/topics/particle-board-yea-or-nay?page=2&commentId=2900167%3AComment%3A467948&x=1#2900167Comment93744"><div><div class="xg_user_generated"><p>I'm curious, anyone want to provide the answer? What is the weight of one square foot of each…</p>
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<p><a href="http://www.hooddistribution.com/resources/product_weights.html" target="_blank">http://www.hooddistribution.com/resources/product_weights.html</a><br/> <br/> <cite>Steve Osterday said:</cite></p>
<blockquote cite="http://kregjig.ning.com/forum/topics/particle-board-yea-or-nay?page=2&commentId=2900167%3AComment%3A467948&x=1#2900167Comment93744"><div><div class="xg_user_generated"><p>I'm curious, anyone want to provide the answer? What is the weight of one square foot of each product, i.e., MDF, PB, Ply? Use cabinet grade ply for that test. 3/4 inch nominal thickness.</p>
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I've found fir or pine p…tag:kregjig.ning.com,2012-08-22:2900167:Comment:4679482012-08-22T03:06:51.674ZKen Dargahttps://kregjig.ning.com/profile/KenDarga
<p>Bob,</p>
<p>I've found fir or pine plywood, less expensive than MDF.<br></br> <br></br> <cite>Bob Mayfield said:</cite></p>
<blockquote cite="http://kregjig.ning.com/forum/topics/particle-board-yea-or-nay?id=2900167%3ATopic%3A77803&page=2#2900167Comment468264"><div><div class="xg_user_generated"><p>I played it safe and bought screws made for particle board. They seem to grip and hold well. I decided not to use pocket holes but this is just base for cabinetry in the shop. No need to look…</p>
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<p>Bob,</p>
<p>I've found fir or pine plywood, less expensive than MDF.<br/> <br/> <cite>Bob Mayfield said:</cite></p>
<blockquote cite="http://kregjig.ning.com/forum/topics/particle-board-yea-or-nay?id=2900167%3ATopic%3A77803&page=2#2900167Comment468264"><div><div class="xg_user_generated"><p>I played it safe and bought screws made for particle board. They seem to grip and hold well. I decided not to use pocket holes but this is just base for cabinetry in the shop. No need to look beautiful. MDf would probably be your best bet if you don't want expensive plywood.</p>
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</blockquote> I played it safe and bought s…tag:kregjig.ning.com,2012-08-21:2900167:Comment:4682642012-08-21T22:10:48.031ZBob Mayfieldhttps://kregjig.ning.com/profile/BobMayfield
<p>I played it safe and bought screws made for particle board. They seem to grip and hold well. I decided not to use pocket holes but this is just base for cabinetry in the shop. No need to look beautiful. MDf would probably be your best bet if you don't want expensive plywood.</p>
<p>I played it safe and bought screws made for particle board. They seem to grip and hold well. I decided not to use pocket holes but this is just base for cabinetry in the shop. No need to look beautiful. MDf would probably be your best bet if you don't want expensive plywood.</p> I love MDF! I use Gorilla glu…tag:kregjig.ning.com,2011-01-25:2900167:Comment:945882011-01-25T03:15:07.031ZRalph Sarchttps://kregjig.ning.com/profile/RalphSarc
<p>I love MDF! I use Gorilla glue, clamps and my nailer when building with MDF. It’s strong, paints really well and I’ve made several book shelves, a desk and a few other projects with it. I also used it as a bench top on my HO model railroad! It’s fantastic stuff!</p>
<p>I love MDF! I use Gorilla glue, clamps and my nailer when building with MDF. It’s strong, paints really well and I’ve made several book shelves, a desk and a few other projects with it. I also used it as a bench top on my HO model railroad! It’s fantastic stuff!</p> MDF would be my choice. Parti…tag:kregjig.ning.com,2011-01-23:2900167:Comment:942122011-01-23T00:24:31.903ZDavid Baulchhttps://kregjig.ning.com/profile/DavidBaulch
MDF would be my choice. Particle board is a bit too "iffy." Most ready-to-assemble pieces I have seen are 7/16" and not that sturdy - unless you brace the heck out of them. However, doing it yourself, using 3/4" MDF, "glue-and-screw", and install it in the closet using the studs in the walls, I believe MDF would do just fine. I have used it before with no problems. Even found some 1.25" thick I made over into a new top for my radial arm saw. Good sealer and a small coat of wax made it usable…
MDF would be my choice. Particle board is a bit too "iffy." Most ready-to-assemble pieces I have seen are 7/16" and not that sturdy - unless you brace the heck out of them. However, doing it yourself, using 3/4" MDF, "glue-and-screw", and install it in the closet using the studs in the walls, I believe MDF would do just fine. I have used it before with no problems. Even found some 1.25" thick I made over into a new top for my radial arm saw. Good sealer and a small coat of wax made it usable for many, many years. OTOH, I would have preferred using plywood for any of it, as others have stated. BTW, I have used the MDF but also covered it with Formica, like you would with a counter top. Really "popped" viewed in the playroom, but that's what the people wanted. Huh? It wasn't a test. Just c…tag:kregjig.ning.com,2011-01-21:2900167:Comment:940682011-01-21T19:24:54.327ZSteve Osterdayhttps://kregjig.ning.com/profile/SteveOsterday
Huh? It wasn't a test. Just curiosity.<br/><br/><cite>David Dean said:</cite>
<blockquote><div><br/>I got it 1.5 or is that right.<br/><cite>Steve Osterday said:</cite><blockquote><div><p>I'm curious, anyone want to provide the answer? What is the weight of one square foot of each product, i.e., MDF, PB, Ply? Use cabinet grade ply for that test. 3/4 inch nominal thickness.</p>
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Huh? It wasn't a test. Just curiosity.<br/><br/><cite>David Dean said:</cite>
<blockquote><div><br/>I got it 1.5 or is that right.<br/><cite>Steve Osterday said:</cite><blockquote><div><p>I'm curious, anyone want to provide the answer? What is the weight of one square foot of each product, i.e., MDF, PB, Ply? Use cabinet grade ply for that test. 3/4 inch nominal thickness.</p>
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</blockquote> I got it 1.5 or is that right…tag:kregjig.ning.com,2011-01-21:2900167:Comment:938922011-01-21T15:23:52.979ZDavid Deanhttps://kregjig.ning.com/profile/DavidDean
<br/>I got it 1.5 or is that right.<br/><cite>Steve Osterday said:</cite>
<blockquote><div><p>I'm curious, anyone want to provide the answer? What is the weight of one square foot of each product, i.e., MDF, PB, Ply? Use cabinet grade ply for that test. 3/4 inch nominal thickness.</p>
<p>Thanks.</p>
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<br/>I got it 1.5 or is that right.<br/><cite>Steve Osterday said:</cite>
<blockquote><div><p>I'm curious, anyone want to provide the answer? What is the weight of one square foot of each product, i.e., MDF, PB, Ply? Use cabinet grade ply for that test. 3/4 inch nominal thickness.</p>
<p>Thanks.</p>
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</blockquote> I'm curious, anyone want to p…tag:kregjig.ning.com,2011-01-20:2900167:Comment:937442011-01-20T18:47:15.500ZSteve Osterdayhttps://kregjig.ning.com/profile/SteveOsterday
<p>I'm curious, anyone want to provide the answer? What is the weight of one square foot of each product, i.e., MDF, PB, Ply? Use cabinet grade ply for that test. 3/4 inch nominal thickness.</p>
<p>Thanks.</p>
<p>I'm curious, anyone want to provide the answer? What is the weight of one square foot of each product, i.e., MDF, PB, Ply? Use cabinet grade ply for that test. 3/4 inch nominal thickness.</p>
<p>Thanks.</p> Brian, sorry for the late pos…tag:kregjig.ning.com,2011-01-20:2900167:Comment:938292011-01-20T16:27:12.966ZDan Thompsonhttps://kregjig.ning.com/profile/DanThompson
<p>Brian, sorry for the late post. I just returned from helping my son do a complete remodel of his basement. Take it from an experienced (30+ yrs.) remodeling contractor and father of two sons, DO NOT USE ANYTHING BUT PLYWOOD OR SOLID WOOD FOR ANY project. Particle board and MDF were designed for commercial cabinet builders to reduce material costs, their products rarely survive more than a couple of years without problems.</p>
<p>I built some storage closets with plywood for my boys 25 yrs…</p>
<p>Brian, sorry for the late post. I just returned from helping my son do a complete remodel of his basement. Take it from an experienced (30+ yrs.) remodeling contractor and father of two sons, DO NOT USE ANYTHING BUT PLYWOOD OR SOLID WOOD FOR ANY project. Particle board and MDF were designed for commercial cabinet builders to reduce material costs, their products rarely survive more than a couple of years without problems.</p>
<p>I built some storage closets with plywood for my boys 25 yrs ago and they are still in excellent condition.</p>
<p>Why do a project using the right materials when you can do it twice?</p>
<p>Just my opinion.</p> Particle board is meh...MDF i…tag:kregjig.ning.com,2011-01-20:2900167:Comment:933472011-01-20T00:51:57.083ZGeoff Simpsonhttps://kregjig.ning.com/profile/GeoffSimpson
<p>Particle board is meh...MDF i've never been a fan of, at least not for anything that might take any kind of use or abuse...although i have friends that love it. If you do choose to use either of them, use the course thread screws</p>
<p>I agree with the Plywood side of the team. If you're concerned about the unfinished edge, you can sand it completely smooth with some wood filler (or spackle) and 220 grit (assuming you're going to paint it). Alternatley, grab a cloeths iron and…</p>
<p>Particle board is meh...MDF i've never been a fan of, at least not for anything that might take any kind of use or abuse...although i have friends that love it. If you do choose to use either of them, use the course thread screws</p>
<p>I agree with the Plywood side of the team. If you're concerned about the unfinished edge, you can sand it completely smooth with some wood filler (or spackle) and 220 grit (assuming you're going to paint it). Alternatley, grab a cloeths iron and some veneer edging. It's super easy and cleans it up perfectly. Pick up a sheet of 1/2" or 3/4" spf plywood at your local blue or orange box. </p>
<p>My 2 cents</p>