mattvan Posted October 20, 2011 Report Share Posted October 20, 2011 Anyone who's followed my builds on my podcast know that I've had some bad experiences with what I thought would be decent material in a recent bookcase build. In short, the assumption "paint-grade" plywood would be good for a project that was to be painted left me very unhappy. This time around I'm thinking of using MDO for another set of bookcases that are intended to be painted. My local Menards carries it and after looking at it today, I think it's the way to go. BUT, I've only seen it used on outdoor projects. So my question(s) are: 1) have you used it and if so how was the experience? Not really different than any other plywood? 2) known health issues? As far as I've found, it's no different than traditional plywood or even MDF. Thanks for the help or insight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dwacker Posted October 20, 2011 Report Share Posted October 20, 2011 MDO and HDO is great for the stuff your trying to get that ultra smooth finish on like a piano finish or all the new "CA white" furniture" Beats MDF hand down and sure beats all the dust of MDF. Don Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jHop Posted October 20, 2011 Report Share Posted October 20, 2011 I remember an episode of the New Yankee Workshop where Norm mentioned MDO specifically. I just don't remember which episode. I mean, come on, he only did, like, seven projects, right? (j/k ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattvan Posted October 21, 2011 Author Report Share Posted October 21, 2011 Thanks guys!!! I think I'll be picking up a few sheets and giving it a shot for the next project. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Limbojim Posted October 21, 2011 Report Share Posted October 21, 2011 I've used MDO for outdoor scenery (I work in the theater) and it works great. Smooth surface free of grain for that not wood look or smooth surface. If using for paint grade furniture be sure to have a plan for any exposed edges (edgebanding etc.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattvan Posted October 26, 2011 Author Report Share Posted October 26, 2011 The edges was one concern. I think I have something in mind that will work. Thanks for the insight! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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