Richiet
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Paul Chapman":4ah5bm52 said:Vikash":4ah5bm52 said:There's a significant cost difference between MDF and plywood for the top and shelf considering I'll need 2 8x4 sheets (~£50) - so I'm still keen on going the MDF route. Would sealing everything with PVA or varnish not be sufficient?
I've posted this picture before but, in case you haven't seen it, here's my bench with an MDF top
I used three layers of 18mm MDF, individually lipped with softwood, then glued together. I just wax it now and then. It's lasted over 10 years and still looks as good as new - and it's remained dead flat.
Not sure what you want to use your bench for but for woodworking I think MDF is a good choice and better than plywood.
Cheers :wink:
Paul
Hi Paul,
I've just sent you an email regarding your bench top before I realised I could quote your post on the site,so,without repeating the email too much, I just wanted to know what your initial treatment of the top layer of mdf was and also is there any truth in needing to treat the underneath of the first layer of mdf to avoid bowing? This is my first workbench build and whilst researching the project I kept coming across your build and your top still looks brand new,I'm hoping to achieve the same.appreciate any help.richard.