Different Woods For Enclosure?

[alex.snaith]

Melamine?
Sealed MDF?
Sealed Plywood?

Looking for:

1) Best quality for price
2) How long it will last
3) Doesn't chip or splinter when cut

Cheers,
Alex

 

[saximus]

I love melamine. It basically comes pre-waterproofed and it looks nice (if cold white is your cup of tea ). Cutting it with an aggressive wood saw can lead to chipping but masking tape helps reduce that.

 

[nick_75]

Hi Alex,

I use Marine Plywood and seal it with a water based varnish. Most companies that sell it will cut it to order so all you have to do is glue and screw. Make sure you order a decent board thickness so that your screws have heaps to bite into. Marine Plywood comes in a range of different colours and looks great after varnishing.

Best of luck,
Nick