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Alternative to M.D.F.

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Forum topic by Lee A. Jesberger posted 591 days ago 1632 views 0 times favorited 32 replies Add to Favorites Watch
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Lee A. Jesberger

3710 posts in 875 days


591 days ago

Hi all;

I mentioned in a response that all the lumberjocks send a request to home depot to start carrying the alternative to M.D.F.

If you all think this is a good idea let me know.

Maybe we can test out our influence regarding our buying power.

I could prepare a request form to copy and paste, as well as track down who to send it to.

Lee

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Dick, & Barb Cain

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591 days ago

This sounds like a great idea, Lee.

-- -** You are never to old to set another goal or to dream a new dream ****************** Dick, & Barb Cain, Hibbing, MN. http://www.woodcarvingillustrated.com/gallery/member.php?uid=3627&protype=1

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Lee A. Jesberger

3710 posts in 875 days


591 days ago

Hi Dick;

I’m curious to test this idea out. If we can get enough LJ’s to participate, I bet we can a lot of other materials and equipment we want also!

Should prove interesting!

Lee

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Scott Bryan

20707 posts in 718 days


591 days ago

Sounds promising to me. But don’t forget about Lowe’s as well.

-- With God's help all things are possible- even woodworking. Woodworking is not just a hobby, it is an (expletive deleted) expensive hobby.

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Lee A. Jesberger

3710 posts in 875 days


591 days ago

Hi Scott;

I was thinking about them also, I just assumed H.D. was a larger operation. Let’s get them both!

Lee

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Roper

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591 days ago

that would make life alot easier.thanks lee.

-- Roper - Master of sawdust-

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lance

168 posts in 884 days


590 days ago

Hi Lee,

You can count on me, but not to sound ignorant, what is the alternative you have in mind?

Just finished making three kitchen cabinets for our kitchen and have at least two more to make. I will start a new blog with pics, as soon as I can make time during this kitchen makeover. This is the one of the only emails I have taken time to read over the last few weeks.

Have a great day,

-- Bob Lance, DE

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cpt_hammer

129 posts in 708 days


590 days ago

I’d like Home Depot and Lowe’s to actually carry more MDF. The only thing I can usually find is the 3/4” MDF if they even have that. I’m also curious as to what alternatives to MDF is there?

And if it involves Bamboo, I’m out. Bamboo is almost as good as using corn stalks for wood in my opinion. the chemicals used in product of bamboo floors is more toxic in some cases than carpet PVCs that leak out. Fortunately some new companies are using a better alternative glues.

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Lakey

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590 days ago

I’m in.

—Lakey

-- "No Board Left Behind"

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DannyBoy

448 posts in 761 days


590 days ago

I”m with lance… What is the alternative?

I’m in, whatever the case, though. MDF is what is making some homes unlivable… I refuse to use it in my shop.

~DB

-- He said wood...http://hickbyassociation.blogspot.com/

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ND2ELK

6205 posts in 670 days


590 days ago

Hi Lee

Sounds like a great idea. I just started working at Lowe’s. Perhapes a man on the inside would help there. What is your recommendation as to where a guy could get samples and info on the product. Do you have any contacts with the company?

God Blestom

-- Mc Bridge Cabinets, Iowa

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Bill

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590 days ago

HD is bigger, but Lowe’s has a somewhat different coverage area and clientele. Both would be good places to get the new MDF from. While higher cost is a negative, the benefits might outweigh that. And, if there is a big demand for it, price may eventually go down with higher volume production and increased competition.

Let’s see what we can do.

-- Bill, Turlock California, http://www.brookswoodworks.com

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Joe Lyddon

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590 days ago

What are the Alternatives?
(to make an informed decision, one must know this).

What do you have against MDF? There is a Lighter Weight MDF that makes it easier to carry.

MDF is very stable and perfect for making veneered pieces.

That said, I still don’t like MDF… I don’t use it very much at all… BUT…

-- Have Fun! Joe Lyddon - Alta Loma, CA USA - Home: http://www.WoodworkStuff.net ... My Small Gallery: http://www.ncwoodworker.net/pp/showgallery.php?ppuser=1389&cat=500"

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DanM

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590 days ago

I’d also like to hear more about the problems with MDF, and its alternatives. I’m aware of difficulties with some building materials (some types of carpeting, for one) off-gassing chemicals like formaldehyde, given the glues & other compounds apt to be present in MDF, it’s not surprising the material would have potential issues.

I also wasn’t aware of bamboo being problematic. Can anyone elaborate on this, also?

Dan

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leonmcd

198 posts in 867 days


590 days ago

I think this is the alternative mentioned.

Material Choices FX_Platform

-- Leon -- Houston, TX - " I create all my own designs and it looks like it "

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Jim Crockett

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590 days ago

The only MDF I can find here in my part of Maine is 3/4”. No Baltic Birch – I called one lumber company and they had no idea what I was talking about, no furniture grade plywood. Basically I can get fir plywood, 3/4” MDF, birch plywood (more voids than solid areas), oak plywood once in a while (afraid it will be as the birch), acuara (sp?) plywood, luan, pine, oak, maple & poplar dimensional lumber. I won a bid on ebay for two 24” lengths of 6” x 1/2” walnut and am very happy with it – real nice grain – especially for $ .99 plus $10.99 shipping.

Nearest hardwood dealer – also large selection of BB – is 150+ miles round trip and they don’t deliver on orders less than 100 bf. So, I build a lot of things out of pine!!!

The MDF alternative you mention might get to somewhere up here in the North Woods by the year 2020 and I’ll probably be long gone before then!

Jim

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Lee A. Jesberger

3710 posts in 875 days


590 days ago

Hi All;

I’m working on tracking down the proper connection at Home Depot first, then Lowes. Seems a lot of us would like to be able to use an alternative to M.D.F.

Lee

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Thos. Angle

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589 days ago

Alright Lee, we still don’t know what alternative to MDF you are talking about. What do you mean??

-- Thos. Angle

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Joe Lyddon

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589 days ago

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-- Have Fun! Joe Lyddon - Alta Loma, CA USA - Home: http://www.WoodworkStuff.net ... My Small Gallery: http://www.ncwoodworker.net/pp/showgallery.php?ppuser=1389&cat=500"

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clusive

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589 days ago

hi

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Lee A. Jesberger

3710 posts in 875 days


589 days ago

Hi Thomas;

The post on the alternative.

http://lumberjocks.com/reviews/309

It’s great stuff for many applications.

Lee

-- by Lee A. Jesberger http://www.prowoodworkingtips.com http://www.ezee-feed.com

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Lee A. Jesberger

3710 posts in 875 days


589 days ago

Hi Joe;

I’ve visited your site, and enjoyed it many times.

Lee

-- by Lee A. Jesberger http://www.prowoodworkingtips.com http://www.ezee-feed.com

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Lee A. Jesberger

3710 posts in 875 days


589 days ago

Hi Norm;

I agree it’s unfortunate that many woodworkers don’t have ready access to the finest quality sheet goods and sometimes even lumber, or if they do it’s at outrageous prices.

The product mentioned above has many of the properties of M.D.F. with some advantages.

I find it to be very useful.

Thank you;

Lee

-- by Lee A. Jesberger http://www.prowoodworkingtips.com http://www.ezee-feed.com

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Dadoo

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588 days ago

This looks like good stuff Lee. The ply construction should hold screws real well.

-- Bob Vila would be so proud of you!

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Lee A. Jesberger

3710 posts in 875 days


586 days ago

Hi Dadoo;

It’s very handy for many applications.

Bob who?

Lee

-- by Lee A. Jesberger http://www.prowoodworkingtips.com http://www.ezee-feed.com

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Thos. Angle

4013 posts in 858 days


586 days ago

Lee,
I found the post on the alternative this morning. Looks like a good solution to several problems.

-- Thos. Angle

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Russel

2061 posts in 835 days


586 days ago

It looks like a good product and could surely use a wider distribution.

-- Working at Woodworking www.VillageLaneFurniture.com

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Lee A. Jesberger

3710 posts in 875 days


586 days ago

Hi Russel;

I’m sure it soon will be.

I’m still trying to hook up with someone from Home Depot. I would be nice if they started to carry it without messing with the quality.

Lee

-- by Lee A. Jesberger http://www.prowoodworkingtips.com http://www.ezee-feed.com

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Lee A. Jesberger

3710 posts in 875 days


495 days ago

Hi All,

I’ll be starting a project soon with this material. I’ll take some photos of the progress and report on the benefits of using this product. This particular project won’t really be anything special, and the owners are having their painter paint it to match the room.

I plan on using it on a veneered project very soon, (for my wife), which will be much more creative. (unless of course she “helps” with the design). You can guess at her taste in things, she married me right?

I’ve been trying to figure out a way that we as a group can get one of the big box stores to start carrying it.

Any suggestions?

Lee

-- by Lee A. Jesberger http://www.prowoodworkingtips.com http://www.ezee-feed.com

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Russel

2061 posts in 835 days


495 days ago

It would be worth investigating if there’s some way of creating a ’LumberJocks Endorsed’ label. I’m sure Martin would have some ideas about this, but the bigger we grow, the higher our credibility is in things like this. I say let’s see what kind of influence we’ve got.

-- Working at Woodworking www.VillageLaneFurniture.com

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Lee A. Jesberger

3710 posts in 875 days


495 days ago

Russel;

That’s a great idea. If Martin can come up with a label and a way to promote it, he may be able to generate a substantial income from it.

Lee

-- by Lee A. Jesberger http://www.prowoodworkingtips.com http://www.ezee-feed.com

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Douglas Bordner

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495 days ago

Label. Did someone say label? If you need a layout, I’m game. I still have a can of pixels around here somewhere…

-- "Bordnerizing" perfectly good lumber for over a decade.

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Lee A. Jesberger

3710 posts in 875 days


495 days ago

Hey Douglas;

How are you?

I didn’t know pixels came in cans!

Lee

-- by Lee A. Jesberger http://www.prowoodworkingtips.com http://www.ezee-feed.com

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