base ?

[jcb4cxkid]

what wood would be best for a base of a shed

[PDH]

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.

[jcb4cxkid]

thanks would they cut it at the shop ?

[HenryMC]

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  :)

[SMurF]

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

[HenryMC]

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  ;)

[jcb4cxkid]

well iam going to get mdf hopefully thanks for all your help  ;)

[Tractorman810]

all of mines on 6mm mdf, just be carefull when cutting as the dust that comes off aint that good for your health apparently

[jcb4cxkid]

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  \

[Tractorman810]

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

[HenryMC]

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  \ \ \

[jcb4cxkid]

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

[TM190]

I use 6mm MDF and I buy it in 8x4 sheets and cut it myself with my scroll saw  \ \ \

[Tractorman810]

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

[Deere-est]

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.

[HenryMC]

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

[BC]

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.

[FB]

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