Hi all,
I'm making a new workshop (8'x10' shed) in a few weeks and I'm going to be making some small cabinets (3' x 3') with a worktop on top. I'm going to be using 2x4's for the frame of the worktop then either plywood or MDF for the top.
For the cabinets I was going to be using 18mm plywood (think Norm's Garage Workshop, Mitre bench and Storage or Workshop Hutch projects).
However, I'm on a tight budget for the work and am wondering whether 18mm MDF would hold up as well. The cabinets will be built and screwed to the wall at the back and left so racking won't be an issue.
I know MDF is heavier than plywood but it's also 50% of the price (here in the UK).
Can anyone give me a quick "should be fine for the sizes you're looking at" or "it'll fold under it's own weight"?
I guess you'll need to see a diagram explaining the construction to give a proper answer, but they'll be constructed the same as the last two New Yankee Workshop projects listed above if that helps.
Cheers,