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How can I attach a 1/8" strip of steel to MDF so that it stays secure forever for eternity?
I have attached two 3/4" panels of MDF together, so the end result is a 1 1/2"-thick panel. I need to reinforce it so that it does not bow, so I thought of attaching a 1/8"x1 1/2"x6' strip of steel ...
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Plywood, MDF or Chipboard for painted bookshelves?
I am starting to plan some built-in bookshelves that will be painted with mat or eggshell paint.
The fronts of the shelves and upright will be moulded maybe with a router or softwood mouldings ...
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How can I repair my bathroom cabinet?
I've got a Medium-density fibreboard (MDF) sink cabinet that is at least 30, if not 50 years old. The bottom has gotten wet a few hundred times from a shower that was near it, and it is flaking apart ...
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Can I make cabinet doors out of mdf?
I have just read “Can I make cabinet doors out of plywood?”, I was thinking of making some doors out of mdf with mdf strips glued to the front so they look like they have a frame.
Am I going to get ...
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Dado (+glue) or just screws (+glue) for painted MDF bookcase
I am thinking of building some MDF build-in bookcases, dado joints are clearly stronger but creates lots of mess from a router and takes more time.
As the book case will be painted, I can hide any ...
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Should I choose MDF or plywood for my false stair treads?
I'm looking to install false stair treads and risers on my basement stairs. Generally, we're talking about a kit like this:
Which is installed with adhesive and finishing nails like this:
The ...
