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MDF or Plywood for jigs?
Posted: Mon Jul 05, 2010 5:37 pm
by beeg
I want to build me a resaw jig and a miter gauge auxiliary fence. Which wood ya use, MDF or Plywood?
Posted: Mon Jul 05, 2010 6:55 pm
by shipwright
I'd use 3/4" birch paint grade PW. .... But then I use that for almost everything. I do use MDF for router templates and the like because you can get such a clean edge and adjust it with sandpaper to get it right, but for the things you're talking about I'd use PW for strength.
Paul M
Posted: Mon Jul 05, 2010 9:25 pm
by charlese
beeg wrote:I want to build me a resaw jig and a miter gauge auxiliary fence. Which wood ya use, MDF or Plywood?
Resaw jig - Plywood for the fence rider and MDF for the rocker arm. I used oak and poplar for mine (cuttoffs)
Miter gauge axillary fence. MDF would be straight and is easily replaced. A straight piece of plywood would also be good, if the edges aren't splintered. If your fence is going to be long (say 20") I'd recommend backing MDF with a strip of hardwood.
Posted: Tue Jul 06, 2010 9:07 am
by efmaron
I prefer to use 3/4 birch plywood for my jigs and fixtures also
