jcb4cxkid Posted January 28, 2008 Share Posted January 28, 2008 what wood would be best for a base of a shed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PDH Posted January 28, 2008 Share Posted January 28, 2008 I think most people use 6mm MDF. The main advantage of MDF is that it shouldn't warp. Alternatives are ply or hardboard but definitely wouldn't recommend. You could also use plasticard sheet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcb4cxkid Posted January 28, 2008 Author Share Posted January 28, 2008 thanks would they cut it at the shop ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HenryMC Posted January 28, 2008 Share Posted January 28, 2008 I think most people use 6mm MDF. The main advantage of MDF is that it shouldn't warp. Alternatives are ply or hardboard but definitely wouldn't recommend. You could also use plasticard sheet. thats what i use MDF easy to cut and easy to work with :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SMurF Posted January 28, 2008 Share Posted January 28, 2008 If you decide to use MDF Go for 9mm as it is just that little bit more rigid And the good thing about MDF is you can make multiple buildings and base boards as you build up your layout and join them together as in a module effect so your layout will build up bit by bit but stay the same height Does that make sence Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HenryMC Posted January 28, 2008 Share Posted January 28, 2008 thanks would they cut it at the shop ? they wont cut out the whole building pieces but places like homebase do a free cutting service but thats only to get pieces in the car but maybe if you get a nice person they might cut it for you ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcb4cxkid Posted January 28, 2008 Author Share Posted January 28, 2008 well iam going to get mdf hopefully thanks for all your help ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tractorman810 Posted January 28, 2008 Share Posted January 28, 2008 all of mines on 6mm mdf, just be carefull when cutting as the dust that comes off aint that good for your health apparently Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcb4cxkid Posted January 28, 2008 Author Share Posted January 28, 2008 all of mines on 6mm mdf, just be carefull when cutting as the dust that comes off aint that good for your health apparently thats what my mum said \ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tractorman810 Posted January 28, 2008 Share Posted January 28, 2008 just cut it outside you will be ok, ,if its windy stay up wind of the saw, its only if you breath in laods that starts to do you no good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HenryMC Posted January 28, 2008 Share Posted January 28, 2008 just cut it outside you will be ok, ,if its windy stay up wind of the saw, its only if you breath in laods that starts to do you no good what happens \ \ \ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcb4cxkid Posted January 28, 2008 Author Share Posted January 28, 2008 just cut it outside you will be ok, ,if its windy stay up wind of the saw, its only if you breath in laods that starts to do you no good so they woudnt cut it in baq because of that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TM190 Posted January 28, 2008 Share Posted January 28, 2008 I use 6mm MDF and I buy it in 8x4 sheets and cut it myself with my scroll saw \ \ \ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tractorman810 Posted January 28, 2008 Share Posted January 28, 2008 so they woudnt cut it in baq because of that no they will cut it there for you, first 3 cuts free, then 50 p a cut from there, they have all the extractor fan ect in those places Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deere-est Posted January 28, 2008 Share Posted January 28, 2008 what happens \ \ \ It has some kind of slovent in the wood mate, to bind it together. indust form, with the dust from the wood it can gve you a bit of a cough for a few minutes. No long term dmage for the likes of us but if you were to work with it full time it could probably cause you long term damage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HenryMC Posted January 28, 2008 Share Posted January 28, 2008 It has some kind of slovent in the wood mate, to bind it together. indust form, with the dust from the wood it can gve you a bit of a cough for a few minutes. No long term dmage for the likes of us but if you were to work with it full time it could probably cause you long term damage. ok thats alright got a little bit worried as i was cutting in the wind outside on sunday Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BC Posted January 29, 2008 Share Posted January 29, 2008 Just had a wee chucle to myself about the effects of MDF dust. Could be that in another 20 years time it will be banned and a bad word just as is "Asbesto sheets" at the present time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FB Posted January 29, 2008 Share Posted January 29, 2008 Just had a wee chucle to myself about the effects of MDF dust. Could be that in another 20 years time it will be banned and a bad word just as is "Asbesto sheets" at the present time. oh well best look at new barn bases then! :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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