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Hot Press

noby · 2006-02-23 14:04:58

So, here's the deal. In the corner of our utility sits the cylinder. I'm going to frame this off, and make a hot press, with shelves above the cylinder. Is there a recommended material to sheet the outside (and for a couple of doors), eg chipboard, mdf, ply etc.? If there is no difference then which is the cheapest? Being…

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23-02-2006 3:04pm

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noby

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So, here's the deal. In the corner of our utility sits the cylinder. I'm going to frame this off, and make a hot press, with shelves above the cylinder. Is there a recommended material to sheet the outside (and for a couple of doors), eg chipboard, mdf, ply etc.?

If there is no difference then which is the cheapest? Being in the utility, I'm not too worried about aesthetics.

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#2 24-02-2006 1:54am
rooferPete

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Hi noby,

The utility usually means water be it from washing machines, dryers or sinks so I would avoid chipboard.

I think Ply is a cheaper option to MDF (could be wrong) and more forgiving for the DIY jobs, no offence meant

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#3 24-02-2006 10:15am
noby

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None taken. I know my limitations.
Cheers.

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