I am currently trying to construct a corner desk of 24" width 59" on left side and 100" on the right side. My problem stems in making the top pieces (22" left section 37" x 37" corner section and 63" right section). I screwed and glued a 1/2" MDF top to a 3/4" plywood bottom but the results left an unacceptable warp in the pieces. My question is if I glued a 1/2" AND 3/4" MDF together could I expect to get a reasonably flat desktop surface? Secondly, any suggestions as to the method for keeping it flat during the drying period would be much appreciated.
Computer Corner Desk
Jan 02, 2004
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I'm sure you'll get other ideas on this, but have you considered using contact cement to join the pieces? Although I wouldn't try using the water-based type with MDF.
James,
The ply and/or the MDF needs to be secured to a frame that is flat and strong enough to resist any warping from the ply The 3/4" ply is bowed and you're expecting the 1/2" MDF to pull it flat - not gonna happen. I don't know what your frame is like but if you can secure some cross-bracing to it and then screw the ply down, that should pull the ply flat. I would also screw the MDF down and countersink the screws. Fill the screw holes with bondo and then put your (whatever) finish material on.
Bob S.
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