MDF

[ObscuredbyClouds]

Not sure if im right posting this here, so sorry if mybad.

Right, im after some mdf cuts for my dob base and phoned all places around this area, and holy moly. Disgusting what they are asking for a few bits, oh yerr and two circles (most places didnt cut circles ).

So im basically asking if any of you guys work with mdf and cut it (hint hint ) and could possibly fix me up or even maybe the right place to get it done. I know this is the diy section, but i would diy if i had a router and table saw, but i DONT lol, so can anyone help my situation pls.

Thanks

[scuffer]

can't help with the supply but I've got a jig saw you could use , need to know whereabouts you are though

[ObscuredbyClouds]

can't help with the supply but I've got a jig saw you could use , need to know whereabouts you are though

thanks nice one but im in Stoke, little bit tooo far for a walk lol

[Psychobilly]

Our local B&Q store does straight cuts they did 6 cuts on a sheet of mdf for me the other day foc as I was taking the whole sheet...

[Gina]

Sorry, I don't touch MDF - horrible stuff

[Daniel-K]

Wouldn't mdf swell with dew

[Psychobilly]

I suppose it would need laminating and edging...

Have you tried shopfitting firms... we had one fit out a salon in "custom" mdf abd laminated units...

For diy its horrid stuff make sure you wear dust masks if your working with it...

Peter...

[pete_l]

For diy its horrid stuff make sure you wear dust masks if your working with it...

Agreed, esp. about wearing a dust mask.

It weighs a lot, you can't make strong screw joints to it (though it can be glued satisfactorily), it's abrasive to tools and doesn't like damp.

Personally I'd go with WBP (Water and Boil Proof) Ply or Marine Ply. It's more expensive than MDF or ordinary ply, but is a better match for outside use.

[ObscuredbyClouds]

[Tinker1947]

Really dusty stuff to work with only used it the once, never again....

[8kids]

Why not cut it into octagonal shapes if you don't have a router or jigsaw, you can do that with a hand saw, and seal it with paint or varnish.

[Steve Ward]

Exterior grade MDF is available from Medite and any builder/timber merchant can get it for you , it's not cheap but it does perform very well if you follow the guidelines . I've used it for years without a problem or any comebacks.

Just like most things these days , don't skimp on the prep.