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  1. 1st August 2005, 03:15 PM #1
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    Default 1/4" Ply or MDF?

    In building childrens toys, boxes etc - which would be best - ply or MDF?

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    ply isn't cheap, mdf...no

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    My personal preference would be for ply - its a good bit stronger, is MUCH more water/liquid resistant/proof, lighter & less toxic to the user - and that's just for starters .

    From the size you mention (1/4") I'm also guessing you are going to use it for the bottom or possibly panels in a frame-and-panel construction - I don't think 1/4" (6mm) ply & specially not 6mm MDF, is strong enough on its own for a kids toy box - go the frame-and-panel path or use thick(-er) timber for the sides & top.
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    Thanks for the answers, This is the project http://www.woodworkforums.ubeaut.com...ad.php?t=18383It calls for 1/4" ply and my initial reaction was to use MDF but after thinking about that I thought it is likely to be stood on by little feet and may not be strong enough. I know of a source ply/MDF offcuts and it will depend to some extent what is available at the time - or just take longer to collect what I need
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    If the edges are unsupported - like the roof over the bowsers for example I would use ply. The MDF will not be as strong and it will probably break. MDF would probably be OK for the walls.

    I reckon ply would be the best choice for something you want to last.

    I saw that plan yesterday and I'm going to make one for my boy.
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