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Apr 27, 2018 16:05:08 GMT 1
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Post by sleepy on Apr 27, 2018 16:05:08 GMT 1
what do you recommend I use to line the inside of my mk2 panel van? marine ply is so expensive nowadays and I noticed my local timber merchant had moisture resistant mdf, anyone used this?
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Apr 27, 2018 21:15:55 GMT 1
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Post by dodgerover on Apr 27, 2018 21:15:55 GMT 1
Just use exterior/ WBP ply - you only need thin stuff so it's not dear, I wouldn't bother with the MDF
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Apr 28, 2018 5:58:39 GMT 1
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Post by sleepy on Apr 28, 2018 5:58:39 GMT 1
cheers mate👍
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May 1, 2018 0:20:41 GMT 1
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Post by FredTransit on May 1, 2018 0:20:41 GMT 1
MDF wouldn't look right mate.
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May 1, 2018 9:36:19 GMT 1
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Post by sleepy on May 1, 2018 9:36:19 GMT 1
MDF wouldn't look right mate. if left plain... yeah but can be painted plywood chips and splinters especially when cutting anyone have any tips on cutting plywood to stop it splintering
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May 1, 2018 14:09:05 GMT 1
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Post by dodgerover on May 1, 2018 14:09:05 GMT 1
What are you cutting it with? Always a sharp good quality blade. With a circular saw I think it's face down - you want the blade cutting through the face you will see and exiting the one you won't when it's spinning. If using a jigsaw a fine blade will give a better cut, again think about face up or down - you can get a reversed blade if you need one. Rub over the cut edges with sandpaper taking care not to spear yourself with a splinter then seal with varnish to stop water penetration and help hold it together. Better quality ply cuts better than the cheap nasty stuff and doesn't have crisp packets or orange peel in the layers.
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May 1, 2018 19:19:49 GMT 1
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Post by sleepy on May 1, 2018 19:19:49 GMT 1
cheers mate 👍 I'll be going for the WBP ply
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Post by bullsintransit on May 1, 2018 20:12:58 GMT 1
When I was cutting the thin ply sheets for my van did find edges were a lot neater if you made sure both side were supported (no flex either side of where your running blade),same as running blade speeds up before touching board, that was with a mini circular saw. Tried masking tape , makes no odds.
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May 1, 2018 21:24:43 GMT 1
Post by muttleymk2 on May 1, 2018 21:24:43 GMT 1
Gaffer tape
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May 8, 2018 23:07:00 GMT 1
Post by harry on May 8, 2018 23:07:00 GMT 1
if you score the edge of plywood with a stanley knife before you cut it with anything then it will dramatically reduce tearout. Also use nice sharp new blades whether its a circular saw, table saw or jigsaw. If you're lining the inside I wouldn't bother with WBP! I did the subfloor with phenolic ply, expensive but will never rot (they use it for lorry beds). Interior just used cheap hardwood ply and then filled and painted it.
But yeah, plywood has a habit of tearing out
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May 10, 2018 9:57:31 GMT 1
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Post by FredTransit on May 10, 2018 9:57:31 GMT 1
If you are planning to paint the lining then MDF might work, but I prefer the wood.
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Post by harry on May 14, 2018 8:03:00 GMT 1
Eurgghh MDF is so horrible though, dunno if you are planning to do a live in conversion but MDF absorbs moisture like anybodies business, even when its painted. Plus its weak as crap. I would def go with some sort of plywood. Avoid wickes their plywood is shit, as Dodge said cheap ply does the orange peel thing, and is generally crappy. If you are painting you can always use wood filler but its a lot of hassle.
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May 14, 2018 20:36:26 GMT 1
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Post by sleepy on May 14, 2018 20:36:26 GMT 1
so how do I tell the difference between cheap crappy plywood and the decent stuff, apart from the price because I'm sure there are overpriced cheap ply about.
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Post by jonochap on May 14, 2018 21:00:30 GMT 1
If you have a good timber merchant near you, give them a call, there are some great options in timber and they’ll guide you 😊
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