"Cabinet Grade Particle Board"....where can I find it?

[Ken Thompson III]

That would work good Tom, I use them sometimes for a jobsite workbench. 
Putting some kind of finish on all edges will help to keep them from warping 
also.
Good lightweight idea,

Ken
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Tom Simes" <nsrca at shinymetalass.com>
To: <discussion at nsrca.org>
Sent: Thursday, November 18, 2004 3:48 PM
Subject: Re: "Cabinet Grade Particle Board"....where can I find it?


>
> I build on a hollow core door supported by two saw horses.  For a
> pinning surface, I use acoustical ceiling tiles (unfinished side up)
> taped together and I usually replace the tiles with each new model.  The
> door is a good size and height for building and is light and stiff
> enough that you needn't worry too much about it sagging.  Therefore
> you don't need an elaborate support structure underneath it.  While not
> machinist grade flat, it is definitely flat enough (although I will
> admit to going through the pile of doors and sighting down the edges
> before picking one).  To my mind, the door setup offers a very high
> amount of flat and convenience for the money.
>
> Besides, when I'm not building I just fold the saw horses and stack the
> whole thing out of the way.
>
> -- 
> Tom
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