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Old 01-20-2011, 05:30 PM
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Originally Posted by fishytime View Post
MDF reacts very poorly to a high moister environment...........it needs to be sealed with a special sealer, then primed, then painted or it will just swell and blow apart.....personally I would use plywood(coming from a carpenter who has made his fair share of tank stands)
+1 Great build, but I would lose the MDF, if you can find duraply (exterior grade and smooth surface like MDF, used by sign makers for exterior signs and billboards) that would be the way to go. One small flaw in your finish or water penetration on the edge will cause swelling and create a pressure point. Other than that tagging along, looks like it will be nice, can't wait to see the one piece euro.
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