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  1. 03-10-2016, 8:22 AM #1
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    MDF Online Supply

    I am looking for an online supply of 1/8" MDF/HDF/Tempered Hardboard for my laser cutting projects.

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    I had no luck finding thin mdf but 1/8" hardboard (like pegboard) is widely available here. Where are you located?
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  4. 03-10-2016, 10:22 AM #3
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    I am located in central Massachusetts. The supply of hardboard in my area is only tempered/smooth on one side and is very dark.
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    Ours is the same.

    Georgia Pacific says they make thin mdf but I struck out in my recent search.
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    Inventables has 1/8" MDF

    http://www.inventables.com/technologies/mdf-wood
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    Just wanted to advise you, this is on Inventables site----"Our MDF contains formaldehyde, which most laser cutting providers will not want to laser cut due to safety concerns."
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    Quote Originally Posted by Doug Hoffman View Post
    Just wanted to advise you, this is on Inventables site----"Our MDF contains formaldehyde, which most laser cutting providers will not want to laser cut due to safety concerns."
    Well, that stinks. Thanks for the info.
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  9. 03-10-2016, 3:20 PM #8
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    Try at The Plywood Co. of Ft Worth (TX) 1/8" Hardboard, tempered 2-sides: https://www.plywoodcompany.com/appli...0&itemid=11672

    I'm sure shipping will be reasonable...or not.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Matt McCoy View Post
    Well, that stinks. Thanks for the info.
    I believe all mdf contains formaldehyde, not just theirs, but with the proper ventilation it's not any worse than anything else you will laser.

    edit: here is a wiki link so you can learn everything you wanted to know about mdf... https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Medium-density_fibreboard
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    That pricing on Inventables is insane...$2.60/sqft?!?

    Before they quit carrying the 1/8", even Home Depot was only about $5 for a 24"x48" quarter-sheet. My local lumber outlet gets ~$10 for a 49"x97" full-sheet.

    I'm having trouble believing any decent plywood supplier doesn't stock this stuff.
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  12. 03-10-2016, 4:52 PM #11
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    Yeah 1/8 MDF is a hard thing to get hold of. What are you making and does it HAVE to be MDF? Given you application we might be able to suggest some other suitable material
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    1/8" HDF here http://www.woodcraft.com/category/SU...Uses=Templates
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    Any chance you have a Menards home improvement store nearby? They sell a pretty thin product that I buy in 4x8 sheets for about $6-8 a sheet. Here's an item we cut out.

    http://www.menards.com/main/building...20482226326572
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    Hi Timothy
    Love that map. I like to ask you for the dxf if that's appropriate. If so, my email is phill_barnes@yahoo.com.au
    If not, that's ok and no offense taken. Great job mate.

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    Wow, I cant believe you all are having such a hard time finding this stuff, but evidently I take for granted my supplier. I've been buying all my sheet goods from DSI (Distributor Service Inc) since 1996, and they have several Midwest branches, but I assume any cabinetmakers supply / wholesale plywood supplier in your area will have it.


    Trade name is Duron, tempered hardboard, smooth both sides - real flat compared to the home depot stuff which is NOT tempered. DSI and any other plywood wholesaler will also have Baltic birch in 1/8, 1/4", 3/8, etc which lasers so well.
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