oldbloke
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Can't believe it. Thought I would document building a fairly simple cabinet and I've been beaten to it.
Anyway, I've taken the pics so I'll put it up anyway.
Ok. MDF construction. MDF is a very good product. Granted, if you want a real wood finish it's not too good but you can get a very good durable finish using acrylic paint in a fairly quick time. It's quite strong though it MUST be sealed if there is any chance of moisture ingress. You can get good moulded routed edges if you are prepared to do a bit of sanding and sealing.
So, 5 pieces of cut MDF. The bottom piece is to stand it on as I work.
![9259687103_a8c1cfbf4a_c.jpg 9259687103_a8c1cfbf4a_c.jpg](https://ukaps.org/forum/attachments/9259687103_a8c1cfbf4a_c-jpg.32643/)
IMG_4981 by threequartersky, on Flickr
This is a plunge action track saw. The greatest invention in the history of the world if you need to cut boards. It does what it says...you lay the track on the board, the saw on the track and cut. Brilliant!
![9262475718_6076d5b81a_c.jpg 9262475718_6076d5b81a_c.jpg](https://ukaps.org/forum/attachments/9262475718_6076d5b81a_c-jpg.32644/)
IMG_4983 by threequartersky, on Flickr
I'm using a biscuit joiner to join the boards. It cuts slots which you then fill with glue and a beech wood "biscuit" which swells as it glues. Very quick and very strong.
![9259692919_f32a4d11c8_c.jpg 9259692919_f32a4d11c8_c.jpg](https://ukaps.org/forum/attachments/9259692919_f32a4d11c8_c-jpg.32645/)
IMG_4982 by threequartersky, on Flickr
Routing the back edge of the boards to take the back panel.
![9259703535_cb9bac4549_c.jpg 9259703535_cb9bac4549_c.jpg](https://ukaps.org/forum/attachments/9259703535_cb9bac4549_c-jpg.32646/)
IMG_4984 by threequartersky, on Flickr
Assembly.
![9262487836_f3aca1b751_c.jpg 9262487836_f3aca1b751_c.jpg](https://ukaps.org/forum/attachments/9262487836_f3aca1b751_c-jpg.32647/)
IMG_4985 by threequartersky, on Flickr
![9259717677_78d31a3717_c.jpg 9259717677_78d31a3717_c.jpg](https://ukaps.org/forum/attachments/9259717677_78d31a3717_c-jpg.32648/)
IMG_4986 by threequartersky, on Flickr
![9262501288_730f15a100_c.jpg 9262501288_730f15a100_c.jpg](https://ukaps.org/forum/attachments/9262501288_730f15a100_c-jpg.32649/)
IMG_4987 by threequartersky, on Flickr
Back panel.
![9259728463_e88c41912b_c.jpg 9259728463_e88c41912b_c.jpg](https://ukaps.org/forum/attachments/9259728463_e88c41912b_c-jpg.32650/)
IMG_4988 by threequartersky, on Flickr
Primed.
![9262460234_3dd0553dc2_c.jpg 9262460234_3dd0553dc2_c.jpg](https://ukaps.org/forum/attachments/9262460234_3dd0553dc2_c-jpg.32651/)
IMG_4989 by threequartersky, on Flickr
Plenty of sanding.
![9259733191_738bf47eaf_c.jpg 9259733191_738bf47eaf_c.jpg](https://ukaps.org/forum/attachments/9259733191_738bf47eaf_c-jpg.32652/)
IMG_4993 by threequartersky, on Flickr
6 coats of graphite paint.
![9259737861_0ffc65cbb6_c.jpg 9259737861_0ffc65cbb6_c.jpg](https://ukaps.org/forum/attachments/9259737861_0ffc65cbb6_c-jpg.32653/)
IMG_4995 by threequartersky, on Flickr
I shall continue with the doors soon.
Anyway, I've taken the pics so I'll put it up anyway.
Ok. MDF construction. MDF is a very good product. Granted, if you want a real wood finish it's not too good but you can get a very good durable finish using acrylic paint in a fairly quick time. It's quite strong though it MUST be sealed if there is any chance of moisture ingress. You can get good moulded routed edges if you are prepared to do a bit of sanding and sealing.
So, 5 pieces of cut MDF. The bottom piece is to stand it on as I work.
IMG_4981 by threequartersky, on Flickr
This is a plunge action track saw. The greatest invention in the history of the world if you need to cut boards. It does what it says...you lay the track on the board, the saw on the track and cut. Brilliant!
IMG_4983 by threequartersky, on Flickr
I'm using a biscuit joiner to join the boards. It cuts slots which you then fill with glue and a beech wood "biscuit" which swells as it glues. Very quick and very strong.
IMG_4982 by threequartersky, on Flickr
Routing the back edge of the boards to take the back panel.
IMG_4984 by threequartersky, on Flickr
Assembly.
IMG_4985 by threequartersky, on Flickr
IMG_4986 by threequartersky, on Flickr
IMG_4987 by threequartersky, on Flickr
Back panel.
IMG_4988 by threequartersky, on Flickr
Primed.
IMG_4989 by threequartersky, on Flickr
Plenty of sanding.
IMG_4993 by threequartersky, on Flickr
6 coats of graphite paint.
IMG_4995 by threequartersky, on Flickr
I shall continue with the doors soon.