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whether the plywood are Eco friendly as compare to MDF ?
and also can you explain me how the MDF is processed as compare to plywood?
what is the durability for plywood as compare to mdf in kitchen?
Some plywoods are more 'eco' friendly than others...it will vary by manufacturer and Country of origin...typically MDF is made with interior glues that do not offer the water resistance of plywoods. Even a plywood made with interior glues, has a little more water resistance due to the ply construction...but exterior and/or marine grade plywoods will far surpass that of MDF. MDF is quite stable though, and is a good choice for veneering with laminate materials, or for use in other non structural areas away from the risk of high moisture, and it costs less than cabinet grade plywoods. Plywood excels in strength, ability to hold fasteners, etc., and is better suited for cabinet construction as a rule. As far as 'process', I'm not sure what you mean, other than what's not immediately obvious...MDF is basically sawdust and a resin, mixed together and cured under pressure, Plywoods are multi plies, each ply being oriented 90 degrees from the previous, glued and also cured under pressure.......Hope that helps- regards- Greg
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Greg Scholl
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Questions on Woodworking, wood finishing and refinishing of all kinds, repairing furniture and wooden objects, Architectural details, Woodturning, carving, tool usage, product usage, some chemistry as it applies to woodworking and related interests,cabinet making and furniture construction/design, etc. I have experience with all manners of colorants, finishes, paints, stains, dyes, glazes, and coatings, wood species recognition and usage,tool recommendations, blade types and recommendation,techniques and methods for many Woodworking related issues, etc.
Experience
Fine furniture restorer and cabinet maker for over 30 years,serving high end Antique dealers, Interior designers, Collectors in the CT area. Consulting for area Painting/Decorating and Building contractors on non painting issues..(staining, wood prep.,clear finishing, floor restoration and architectural detail restoration and repair, etc.) Sold, built, serviced, setup Home, Industrial, and Commercial stationary woodworking tools for a major tool retailer in CT. for three years, sold hand and power tools , provided knowledge, parts replacement, service, and on site service, Trade show Demo, and training as well.
Publications
Published in Fine Woodworking Magazine (12/97), included on Fine Woodworkings first "Best of Fine Woodworking" CD-ROM (2002) ...("27 year compilation of expert know-how")
Education/Credentials
Art School at Silvermine Guild in Norwalk, CT., 9 year apprenticeship in a European run Cabinet and Restoration shop in CT., various classes on subjects having to do with the field. Seminars from major Tool manufacturers, Skil/Bosch, Delta, Powermatic, Ritter, Porter cable, Milwaukee, Dewalt/B&Decker, Performax.
Past/Present Clients
Many varied clients including work on Martha Stewarts' Westport, CT. show house, many fine Antique dealers and private collectors in and around Fairfield County and in Woodbury, CT. (the Antiques capital of CT.), Golden Age of Trucking Museum, Wilton Historical Society.
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