In magazines I read, they mentioned using MDF board or MDF strips to make dioramas or can also be use as the base for the diorama.
What is actually MDF means ?
Where to find this MDF?
How to work or cut this MDF thing?
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What is MDF ?
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Posted: Monday, April 28, 2003 - 03:11 AM UTC
Posted: Monday, April 28, 2003 - 03:17 AM UTC
It's a type of more solid plywood material. I know it's used in making outdoor signs a lot.
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Posted: Monday, April 28, 2003 - 03:23 AM UTC
MDF= Medium Density Fiberboard.
It's a cheap manufactured lumber. They take scrap material and chop it up into chips and bits and then glue it all together into a piece of dementinal lumber.
Its cheap and easy to use. The glue will eventually breakdown and the lumber will disintigrate if it gets and stays wet, so seal it.
It's a cheap manufactured lumber. They take scrap material and chop it up into chips and bits and then glue it all together into a piece of dementinal lumber.
Its cheap and easy to use. The glue will eventually breakdown and the lumber will disintigrate if it gets and stays wet, so seal it.
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Posted: Monday, April 28, 2003 - 03:24 AM UTC
In the UK MDF stands for Medium Density Fibreboard, you can get it in most DIY stores. I suppose it looks like very thick cardboard but is a bit stronger. Cuts easily with a saw but watch the dust can get everywhere especially your lungs.
Posted: Monday, April 28, 2003 - 07:40 AM UTC
:-) Yes MDF is Medium Density Fibreboard. It is actually fine particles of wood bonded in a type of resin. (I have routed every kitchen unit door sold in B&Q, well almost all , they are made out of MDF) Similarly to when you cut the resin pure off resin detail sets, you must, must, Must wear a mask when you cut it. Especially if ypu use power tools. Apart from that it's OK :-)
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Posted: Monday, April 28, 2003 - 06:00 PM UTC
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:-) (I have routed every kitchen unit door sold in B&Q, well almost all , they are made out of MDF)Mal
That would mean i have bought some of your work Holdfast Any chance of a discount next time :-)
Posted: Monday, April 28, 2003 - 09:24 PM UTC
:-) I could have got you a discount, if I still worked for the company that makes them. Must admit, the finished product is pretty good. Totally off topic but I love this; The machine that does the finishing (a membrane glued and wrapped to the MDF routed style) is actually 2 machines. One half is German the other Italian, when they are running OK, no problems but if one half breaks down, they are incapable of communicating with each other :-) I know there isn't that problem on Armorama, but I always imagined that it was something built into those machines, that reflected real life? (not intended to upset any Germans or Italians, but I am wearing my flack jacket and battle bowler, just in case )
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Posted: Tuesday, April 29, 2003 - 02:34 AM UTC
Thanks guys....I'll try to get it at my nearest DIY shop.