My $.02 forget particle board. Get a good grade of plywood. Also note
that some plywood thickness (particularly the thin ones) are available in
varied construction layers. The more layers, the better. for example, you
can get 1/2 plywood in 3 layers of 5. Warp? Sure, the cheap stuff (3
layer CDX) that is sometimes used for roofing will, but not the good stuff.
Larry H
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> From: Tkacs, Ken <Ken.Tkacs@...>
> To: 'motm@onelist.com'
> Subject: RE: [motm] Plywood vs. Particle (was Tolex)
> Date: Tuesday, September 14, 1999 7:50 AM
>
> From: "Tkacs, Ken" <Ken.Tkacs@...>
>
>
> Really? The conventional wisdom from my shop days was that particle board
> was much stronger than an equivalent thickness of plywood, warped less,
and
> had a smoother surface upon which to laminate different coverings. That's
> why it's used in so much 'cheapie' furniture, bookcases, etc. (okay, it
> costs less, too).
>
> I'd rather NOT work with particle board, as it tends to dull saw blades
like
> crazy.
>
> >>>WHY PARTICLE BOARD
>
>
> >>>Antique Electronics in AZ carries Tolex at $10.00 a foot
> (by 54" wide). They
> are at www.tubesandmore.com or 602-820-
>
>
> Thanks for the tip!
>
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