Mdf

[LollyWood]

I thought I saw a post about carving MDF. The pro's and cons. I Have sone plaques I want to paint, and thought MDF would be a $$$ alternitive to My hard woods. Any one seen any MDF post around here? :^) Or mabe some Tips about using it for projects?

Bernie :D

[forqnc]

There have been several postings of carvings made from MDF. The only bad thing I have read is the amount of dust left in the machine, for this reason I have never carved in mdf.

[Kenm810]

Hey

This might be what your looking for.MDF CTS What is it and is it OK? (http://www.carvewright.com/forum/showthread.php?t=3697&highlight=bobgrosh)
Reading these post should help you out.

[Jeff_Birt]

I test out my designs on MDF, I would reccomed that you install a down draft system before using it though. It creates a LOT of very fine dust that is really tough on your lungs.

[JOHNB]

it carves nicely, very smooth. only bad part is the fine dust..

[LollyWood]

OUT STANDING gentlemen. Ken, that's the one. I already have a pretty beefy collection system in my shop and am adapting it to my "toy." I build a table with down draft in mind, but doesn't the CC have a solid bottom? Can it be modified to work w/ down draft?

Bernie :^)

[DocWheeler]

Bernie,

There is an appropriate opening in the bottom.

[Kenm810]

Bernie,

Here's another one for you, read though the whole thread
muffler (http://www.carvewright.com/forum/showthread.php?t=5048)

and then a search on (dust collection) http://www.carvewright.com/forum/images/smilies/icon_wink.gif

[LollyWood]

Thanks for the Ideas, I'm gona make a few mods to my setup. I like the duel feed system to the hopper. Better do those BEFORE I cut MDF. Didn't know it was that nasty. I love this forum. Great Folks, Great Ideas!!

Bernie :^)