Artemisblossom Posted February 13, 2020 Report Share Posted February 13, 2020 I recently noticed that the company I order my B B plywood from has hardwood plywood with an MDF core. I am fairly new to scrolling and obviously have much to learn. Would this type of plywood work good for portraits or should i just stick to the BB plywood ? lawson56 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldhudson Posted February 13, 2020 Report Share Posted February 13, 2020 I've only used mdf core plywood for cabinet work e.g. the panels in a frame and panel construction. Because of all the dust created when sawing mdf, I'd avoid it for scroll work. Oscar Myer, OCtoolguy, JTTHECLOCKMAN and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lawson56 Posted February 13, 2020 Report Share Posted February 13, 2020 I agree.I have used MDF in the past didn't like all the dust.I would avoid it. I would stay with BB. Oscar Myer 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dgman Posted February 13, 2020 Report Share Posted February 13, 2020 Not only the dust issue, but the MDF core looks out of place especially if the panel is stained. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rockytime Posted February 14, 2020 Report Share Posted February 14, 2020 I wonder what veneers are available on that mdf. I think with dust collection and a dusk mask it would be workable. Does not Alex Fox use mdf or am I mistaken? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Artemisblossom Posted February 14, 2020 Author Report Share Posted February 14, 2020 Thank you for all your answers. Rockytime it comes in Red Oak, Cherry, Maple, and Walnut. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Pellow Posted February 14, 2020 Report Share Posted February 14, 2020 Are you certain the the core is MDF and not real wood of some type? The material that I usually use for portraits is 1/4 inch thick with some type of wood sandwiched between thin quarter-sawn oak on one side and thin ash on the other side. It works great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Monk Posted February 14, 2020 Report Share Posted February 14, 2020 I've used oak 1/4 MDF plywood a lot. New Guy, scrollingforsanity, Oscar Myer and 3 others 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rockytime Posted February 14, 2020 Report Share Posted February 14, 2020 I just purchased a 2X4 foot sheet of 1/4" plywood with a walnut surface. I did not look to see what the core was but rather I just liked the looks of it. I'll have to take a look tomorrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rockytime Posted February 14, 2020 Report Share Posted February 14, 2020 7 minutes ago, Dave Monk said: I've used oak 1/4 MDF plywood a lot. That's gorgeous! Dave Monk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fredfret Posted February 14, 2020 Report Share Posted February 14, 2020 I used MDF for portraits many times. I also use a respirator, dust collection and an overhead air purifier when cutting it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stoney Posted February 17, 2020 Report Share Posted February 17, 2020 (edited) The one issue I have found with MDF core plywood is when used for fine detail fretwork thin bridges are more fragile and easily broken than Baltic Birch. Edited February 17, 2020 by stoney NC Scroller, New Guy and JTTHECLOCKMAN 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LarryEA Posted February 17, 2020 Report Share Posted February 17, 2020 On 2/13/2020 at 9:48 PM, Dave Monk said: I've used oak 1/4 MDF plywood a lot. Dave, how did you do the black edge on your Arrowhead. Looks very impressive. Dave Monk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Puzzleguy Posted February 17, 2020 Report Share Posted February 17, 2020 (edited) MDF has some binding materials -chemicals of unknown origin and composition i would not suggest its use -unless you have a very good respirator etc.( I wouldn't do it even with a respirator ) even when im cutting poplar and other woods - a mask is essential to your long term health - always !. Im not trying to scare you - I just want you around for a long time without serious health concerns . Peace ! Edited February 17, 2020 by Puzzleguy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Monk Posted February 18, 2020 Report Share Posted February 18, 2020 7 hours ago, LarryEA said: Dave, how did you do the black edge on your Arrowhead. Looks very impressive. Thanks Larry, I sprayed the backer with black lacquer and then glued the plywood on then sprayed the entire thing with clear. Oscar Myer, scrollingforsanity and LarryEA 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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