New MDF for stands

[rusty]

All four of my stands are mdf painted and sealed no problems and yes they have gotten wet many times

[StirCrazy]

Originally Posted by rusty

All four of my stands are mdf painted and sealed no problems and yes they have gotten wet many times

oh I realize that for the most part it is fine, just my preference.

Steve

[Buccaneer]

My old 330G tank was 1" MDF ... sealed with epoxy ... been running now for over 5 years

[StirCrazy]

Originally Posted by Buk_A_neer

My old 330G tank was 1" MDF ... sealed with epoxy ... been running now for over 5 years

I just painted the edges and non laminated sides of my router table for my table saw today with acrylic enamel .. man I can't believe how much MDF sucks up the paint. epoxy is and interesting idea what kinda did you use?

Steve

[rusty]

you use a thinned out mix of carpenters glue to seal it right before you paint it

[Majestic_Aquariums]

Hey Invigor!
Glad to hear the canopy worked good for you (other than the headache )I told you...
Wouldn't want to do that very often, as there is always slight risk of explosion as well!

Yeah, Stircrazy, $60.00 is lots for paint-grade material for sure. The funny thing is that it isn't the cost of the plywood that kills your budget so much, but the cost of the SOLID!
Where do you find 4X10 sheets? I have used 5X10 before, but they were always special order, and alot more than $25.00
BTW-for any of you wanting to use MDF, do yourself a favor...don't buy the cheapest stuff you can find (a.k.a shop grade) it is less dense, and alot harder to finish! use premium. It is only a couple bucks more-$29.50 W/ tax incl.