#3151535 - 12/07/10 12:33 PM
Re: Mechwarrior Cockpit
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I was following this over at Frugal's too! Great to see you got it finished. Can't wait to see how it looks inside - as I recall it was coming together really nicely.
Thanks for posting Choowy!
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#3151565 - 12/07/10 02:03 PM
Re: Mechwarrior Cockpit
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WOW I had forgotten about this thread from over at Frugals! I would like to see the interior and like Propnut I remember the seat being pretty slick.
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#3152888 - 12/08/10 09:36 AM
Re: Mechwarrior Cockpit
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Let me just echo the chorus....I loved watching this build, too! With all the helos, fast movers, big tins, and racers, it was nice to see something fresh. (Especially one so well done!) We (I) would love to see the progress you've made!
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#3152890 - 12/08/10 09:41 AM
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#3152941 - 12/08/10 01:49 PM
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Choowy...nice build pictures there and thanks for sharing those.
Any specific reason you went with MDF instead of plywood? Around my location there is only about a $5 difference in 8x4 MDF 1/2" thick and plywood in similar size thickness and personally I could get away with less glue and router use but that is just my thought.
I guess I am asking if using the MDF was easier to work with compared to the standard plywood for this build?
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#3152949 - 12/08/10 02:01 PM
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Reschke, I cannot answer for Choowy but I can say that MDF is very easy to router and shape. Much easier than standard CDX plywood. We often use it for custom (paintable) base, chair rail, door, and crown molding. Yet it is still very strong and long lasting.
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#3153335 - 12/08/10 10:07 PM
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Reschke, I cannot answer for Choowy but I can say that MDF is very easy to router and shape. Much easier than standard CDX plywood. We often use it for custom (paintable) base, chair rail, door, and crown molding. Yet it is still very strong and long lasting. Yes, it is relatively strong. As long as the loads run parallel to the boards. (If that makes sense.) Also, it is vulnerable to moisture until sealed. And most importantly, when working with MDF wear mask, or even better, a respirator. MDF dust is not good for your lungs - you don't just breathe in wood dust, but also chemicals, i.e. glue, formaldhyde, among other things. If your router sander accommodates a vacuum hose, use it. You will have a lot less to clean in your shop.
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#3153371 - 12/08/10 11:24 PM
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Ahhh come on Monster, I have been working with MDF for years with no side...(COUGH COUGH) ugh..sorry...with no (COUGH COUGH GLARG!)...sorry again, with no side effects at all. As to moisture, this is true if it gets soaked. But you would always want to paint/seal it in some way regardless....raw MDF is ugly I have several fixtures in the shop, a production cabinet shop, that are made of raw MDF that have been working fine for years, even here in humid mid-Michigan. Course, if you live in jungle humidity, I would seal it as soon as possible.
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