I am building 15 shelves for a childrens worship center and I need to know what type of wood to use, Pine or MDF give me some pros and cons of using them please thanks.
2006-11-06 05:37:37 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Home & Garden ➔ Decorating & Remodeling
MDF isn't wood, but it is used frequently in pieces that are getting painted because it is cheaper than wood. I don't like working with the stuff because the dust is just bad, but I do use it when I can to save money. It really does paint up nicely too. It comes in 4 x 8 sheets, and it is really heavy, and you will want help negotiating it through the table saw. On the other hand, pine is great for shelves too. It comes in different widths so you won't have to rip up big sheets of mdf. It can be finished in a variety of different ways that are non-toxic, which would be nice for a children's center. If you factor in the labor involved to get from mdf to finish product, as opposed to pine....pine wins in your favor. So the mdf is cheaper up front, but more $ in the long run. Water-based stain, shellac, and wax makes for a beautiful, non-toxic finish too!
2006-11-08 05:19:44 · answer #1 · answered by furniture_pc 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you are a beginner or have done some woodworking you will find these plans easy-to-follow as the instructions are very clearly written https://tr.im/WoodworkingPlansAndTechniques
The woodworking plans are straightforward so they are not complicated at all. Even if you are a total newcomer to woodworking you will simply be able to master all the techniques that are needed and the woodworking skills very quickly by following the concise and clear instructions.
Another thing which is so great about these woodworking plans is that there have been some videos included and there are some to guide you in how to build benches home furniture dog houses bird feeders sheds and much much more.
2016-01-17 16:18:13 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you are planning to start on your woodworking project, this isn't something you should use, it's something that you would be insane not to. Go here https://tr.im/ManualOfWoodworking
Truth is, I've been a carpenter for almost 36 years, and I haven't found anything like this for less than 10's of thousands of dollars.
2016-01-21 03:39:32 · answer #3 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm not a builder, but from experience, i would go with the pine. We have had the MDF warp and if it gets wet, it rots.
2006-11-06 06:14:07 · answer #4 · answered by roncarolhillsstupid 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
If money is not a concern......then pre finished hardwood plywood ripped and sawn and faced would be a nice look. Tennessee red cedar in one area would be great even if just one shelf of it.If cost is a concern I would go with prefinished white particle board and assemble it myself. Hope this helps.......all depends on the closet size as to what one might construct.
2016-03-19 04:12:44 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I just like to work with pine better. It finishes nicely and looks good. I prefer ash though as my favorite. Unless I can afford oak.
2006-11-06 05:42:11 · answer #6 · answered by Thomas S 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
we use a lot of mdf in shelf building in new homes we work on..if it was my nickle i would go with sandes ply wood and face frame them.
2006-11-06 06:19:17 · answer #7 · answered by b q 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋