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Thread: MDF - 17mm, 18mm or 19mm
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1st May 2007, 08:40 PM #1
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MDF - 17mm, 18mm or 19mm
G'day,
You know how it is, you get half way through planning a big project and your brain has a brainphart and for the life of you you can't think what it is. In this case I'm about 10 hours into Ketch-up and drawing up my router table and stuffed if my brain wants to work.
I could go for a 14km round trip to Bunnies and find out, but there's a simpler method.
MDF, is it 17mm, 18mm or 19mm?
If it's not 17mm then damnit I have to restart my Ketch-up drawing
things are always faster the second time around. 
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1st May 2007, 08:45 PM #2
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Better start drawing again mate
, it's 18mm
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1st May 2007, 08:48 PM #3
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....or 16mm......or 19mm colourboard MDF.................or 17mm veneered panel...........start drawing again
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1st May 2007, 08:49 PM #4
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1st May 2007, 08:57 PM #5
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19mm if still the old imperial sheets (3/4") (imported)
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1st May 2007, 09:06 PM #6
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Chris, Bunnings in Cran stocks both 16 & 18mm MDF in full sheets, probably best to give your store a ring to see what they have.
I think most of the MDF sold here is locally made stuff.
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1st May 2007, 09:14 PM #7
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G'day Scooter,
You came in just in time. When I saw DavidG's email I thought bugger, now I'll have to post hoping Scooter will see my post re: what size does Bunnies carry?
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1st May 2007, 10:20 PM #8
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If your drawing is so accurate that you'll tell the difference, you're trying too hard!
P
(who used to draw for a living with a fat Nikko so the builder buggers couldn't scale from it!)
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1st May 2007, 10:24 PM #9
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G'day Bittingmidge,
Except that I'll be taking the measurements from it to make up my cutting list.
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1st May 2007, 10:52 PM #10
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Originally Posted by Waldo
what size does Bunnies carry?
Chippy's in Ringwood carries 16mm $ 29.90 for a full sheet.
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1st May 2007, 10:55 PM #11
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Was in Tile Importers in Oakleigh last week, 16mm = $22, 18mm = $27.50. Originally Posted by Sturdee
They also carry 25mm MDF and (I think) 32mm, can't remember prices though.
That is quite an interesting place, that was my first visit, after seeing it mentioned on this forum.
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1st May 2007, 10:59 PM #12
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You see, that's where I have a problem. I've never been able to cut closer than a mil anyway. Builder's bog is wonderful stuff! Originally Posted by Waldo
G'day Bittingmidge,
Except that I'll be taking the measurements from it to make up my cutting list.
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1st May 2007, 11:40 PM #14
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I've learned loong ago, if you are counting on some sheet goods being a certain size, and this matters.
get your sheets and measure them before you start drawing.
Remember the thicknesses are nominal, MDF isnt too bad but ply can be all over the place.
your best friend is a digital vernier caliper.
cheersAny thing with sharp teeth eats meat.
Most powertools have sharp teeth.
People are made of meat.
Abrasives can be just as dangerous as a blade.....and 10 times more painfull.
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2nd May 2007, 12:43 AM #15
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Amen. Good idea for hardware too. [And also for tool clearances if critical.] Originally Posted by soundman
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