[simpits-tech] Handy Bendy MDF

[Roy Coates]

On Wed, 28 May 2003, Kevin Foisy wrote:

>
> Roughly how many Kerf cuts are requ'd for MDF to bend?  My deck is all
> MDF and while I love the stuff, it's hard to imagine it bending...it's
> quite dry and brittle.

I used 6mm MDF, the Kerf cuts are about 4.5mm deep and 4.5mm apart. You
can bend this around a 3" diameter!


> I'm looking for a solution for the rounded top of the throttle housing.
> I've seen rolls of pliable wood (balsa I think) in various thicknesses
> that look like they'd do the trick, but if this will work it's another
> option.  I have lots of 1/4" MDF...if it'll bend nicely might work.

I find it easier to laminate thin pieces since you have more control.

Roy.