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07-05-2004, 04:39 PM
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Mdf is strong as a vertical member, but is prone to sagging in a horizontal plane. It can be challenging stuff to work with as it does not readily accept screws into the edge, it's very heavy, and the dust produces when cutting and milling is very fine and irritating (and toxic due to the resins). If you do not predrill, it will split very easily, and special screws and hardware are best for it. It does mill very cleanly, and regular wood glue holds well on it and it is reasonably priced. It is not water resistant; if it is not very well protected, any small amount of moisture will cause it to swell and lose its structural integrity. It certainly would not be my fiirst choice for an aquarium stand.
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I retired and got a fixed income but it's broke. Ed _______________________________________ 50 gallon FOWLR, 10 gallon sump. 130 gallon reef, 20 gallon sump, 10 gallon refugium. 10 gallon quarantine. 60 gallon winter tank for pond fish. 300 gallon pond with waterfall. 
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