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Hi,
Does anyone have suggestions for a good spoilboard material? I have been using 3/4" MDF, but am having problems with the board warping on my 48x48 table. Any suggestions for better methods to try would be greatly appreciated. FYI, I am not worried about vacuum suction as I do not use one.
Thanks
Scott
You will find many opinions as to what makes a good spoil board... For me, I found that without vacuum, 3/4" Baltic birch makes the most stable medium... it doesn't shrink or swell like MDF and holds my double sided tape well. I recently discovered Medex, an exterior grade MDF. I'm impressed with its ability to hold a v-carved edge and am tempted to try it as a spoil board...
SG
How is the Medex holding up outdoors?
Richard
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"How is the Medex holding up outdoors?"
I don't know... Ask me in a year or so! I'd appreciate others input here but I should start another thread...
SG
I have been thinking of trying a section of Bowling ally lane:confused: Yes thats what I said, Bowling ally lane! A guy close to me sells it in cut lengths as work bench tops. If I ever cross the line and try it I will let you all know how well it works.
Rob - I have some experience with bowling alley and would not recommend it for use as a spoilboard. Mine was 2 1/2" thick rock maple that was nailed sideways with tons of spikes, screws and nails....some lurking beneath the surface only an 1/8 or so down. What I did do - was use the bot to make an mdf template for sinks and used it as a countertop 17' long. Because of the thickness - to simply mount the sinks underneath was not an option....so I took the time to cut all but the last 3/4 of inch and then mounted the sinks. Pics attached.
Tom
Steve
What companies have you found that sell the 3/4" Baltic birch in large plywood sheets? I have called around to all of the local lumber yards and all the places only carry standard grade birch.
Thanks for the suggestions!
Scott
Call a local cabinet maker and find out who the cabinet material vendors are in your area.
I use two layers of 3/4" Baltic Birch, glued and screwed, then sealed with deck stain (because my shop isn't always heated and there's no air conditioning).
It's worked great, and it was recommended by the guys here.
I can get 4'x8' and 5'x5' at an Amish sawmill near me, although I think I got this stuff at a box store.
Thomas, all i can say regarding your "bowling alley" counter tops is.........
STEEEEEE-RIKE!:D Beautiful work.