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Andy42 Insano Dub Head

709 posts · joined Mar 2003 ·

#130627
Whas just wonderin what you guys recon is the go here. Obviously not bloody chip board again but I was thinking of marine ply but it might weigh a bit much. Mainly just to replace the stuffed chip board sections not a complete refit.
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Casper Seriously Crusin Dubber

185 posts · joined Jul 2003 ·

#130633
We used plywood for our interior and pine for the benchtop. We put stain on the pine and a clear varnish on cupboards and bench top, trimmed it with a decorative wooden trim and it looks Mickey Mouse. We live at Boondall Brisbane if you want to take a look. I know you said you were not doing a refit, but if you or anyone else wants some good ideas for interiors check out www.calypsocampers.com for great ideas.
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Adam_C Custom Title Time!

1,180 posts · joined May 2003 ·

#130833
if your painting it, then i would go for mdf, cheap easy to use and once painted looks great
Adam
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mnsKmobi Wolfsburg Wizard

589 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·

#131228
Been thinking of doing the same thing. I could not believe how heavy the original chipboard is! To save weight I'm going to use thin plywood as much as possible. MDF would be OK but I want to keep the "wood grain" look and the simplest way to do it is to put a clear coat on plywood.

vwtyp2 Son of Jim - Creator of Good

2,504 posts · joined Sep 2003 ·

#131515
mdf is easy to work with and lighter than the same thickness of ply. also bends easier for kick panels etc.
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Hbbear Seriously Crusin Dubber

171 posts · joined Oct 2003 ·

#131645
A bit of advice when using MDF....
Our local hardware shops here in Canberra WILL NOT cut down MDF boards. It poses an OH&S issue apparently. If you plan on using MDF then may I suggest 1. do it outside in well ventilated area 2. wear a face mask (just to cover nose/mouth). Having said this the mother inlaw(outlaw) uses MDF for craft applications quite often, so dont let me put you off!
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Adam_C Custom Title Time!

1,180 posts · joined May 2003 ·

#131730
yeh the glue the holds ti together contains a form of fromaldehide (SP?) i think, nt good, but adust mask and no probs 🙂
Adam
Adzslick@iprimus.com.au

baybuscamperkid prince of insufficient light, ruler of heck

4,316 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·

#132778
ive used a mix, MDF for the cabinet doors and benchtops, ply for the shelves and cubboard sides. ply is stronger and will survive water better, but is heavier. i will be using ply for my door trims.
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