Forum topic by Brett | posted 02-09-2011 04:30 AM | 3468 views | 1 time favorited | 8 replies | ![]() |
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02-09-2011 04:30 AM |
Will a sheet of plywood or MDF warp if I store it on edge for a few weeks or months? -- More tools, fewer machines. |
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#1 posted 02-09-2011 04:47 AM |
I had some half inch mdf that was stored on end, it definitely warped, but it flattened out from it’s own weight afterblaying flat. -- @craftcollectif , http://www.craftcollective.ca, https://www.etsy.com/shop/craftcollective? |
#2 posted 02-09-2011 05:04 AM |
Yes. You can minimize the warping though by keeping the sheet as flat and vertical as possible (e.g. put it against the wall, and then push some stuff up against it). -- Laziness minus Apathy equals Efficiency |
#3 posted 02-09-2011 05:07 AM |
I’ve had mixed results. The Chinese crap definitely will warp, curl, and separate. but if you set domestic ply and MDF on 2×4 pieces to keep them off the concrete floor and I clamp mine to a large shelf that I store 5 gallon water jugs and liquid nutrition cases on for my disabled son. This works very well for me. I have sheets of 19mm ply that have been in this rack for over a year now and no problems. You can see my system in my shop photos. Look just to the right of the TS. |
#4 posted 02-09-2011 05:22 AM |
I have definitely had plywood warp when standing it on edge in the garage. It was a major pain to deal with afterwards. |
#5 posted 02-09-2011 05:31 AM |
I don’t have the room to set up ideal storage, so I have to lean sheet goods (and lumber) against the walls. The more vertical I keep it, the less it warps, and flipping it periodically seems to straighten it out again. -- Adversity doesn't build character...................it reveals it. |
#6 posted 02-09-2011 06:50 AM |
If you have some 2x and can make some sort of holder for it that would be the best. Keep it as vertical as possible and I clamp a few pieces together to give it a little more stability. Make sure you give it good stability so it cant sag, support it well, and you should get good results. |
#7 posted 02-16-2011 10:24 PM |
Yup! That is why commercial shops use flat storage systems. -- Folly ever comes cloaked in opportunity! |
#8 posted 02-16-2011 11:14 PM |
Often it will warp. It is not 100% certain it will but do plan for it. I saw a |
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