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Turning MDF

ataylor

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Wow, i didn't realise how tough this stuff is. :goesred: The tools soon become blunt on it for sure. :down:
 

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Never tried it, Tony, but not surprised. The firbres don't have any directional nature and they are closely packed under compression. I know HDF (laminate floorboards) are absolute murder on blades!
 

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MDF is tough and very messy, i hope that you had a mask on Tony, this stuff is not very nice on the back of the throat. :fart:
 

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It is tough Tony, what are you making BTW :thinks: I ask as i have abandoned projects using MDF ... :thinks:
 

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I was turning different sized circles mate, was going to then glue them but i also gave up. :goesred:
 
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