More MDF (desk finished) (now in place)

[mailee]

I have got well on with the computer desk I have started building. It will house four drawers with a desktop that will be anchored to the wall as lean-to design. It is being made to match a dresser unit in the same room.

I also got a kitchen door almost complete which will go with the drawer units.

I may have some 'real' woodwork to do soon too.
You will notice I have changed my working on the drawer units Bob. Was definitley quicker. :wink:

 

[mailee]

Got the desktop finished and in primer today.

Next job is to make the drawer boxes and fit the cable inserts for the top. No work on it tomorrow as I am fitting the shabby robes.

 

[urbanarcher]

i have every respect for you being able to make things out of mdf i had to rout round one table top last week and it took me another day to clean the workshop after my GF confused me for a snowman!

 

[mailee]

I have now finshed the computer desk and am ready to fit it along with the bathroom cabinets I have made.

The handles look nice in place now too.

I made the drawers in Pine and gave them a Light Oak stain to match the cable plugs.

And this is the unit they were made to match:

I think the customer will be happy with it, at least I hope so as I have three Oak units to make for him next.

 

[jim123]

Evening....

Have you laminated the MDF used to make the desk or is this spray finished? I can't make it out too well (need new glasses) and i was wondering about how you would get a good finish. I use a fair bit of MDF myself and thought about making a few bits and pieces before i start making things out of 'proper' wood itself.

Thanks in advance

Jim

 

[Tom K]

jim123 what a bluddy annoying usermame every time I see it I expect to see a post
by jimi43

 

[mailee]

It is a painted finish Jim. I use Morrells AC laquer for painting MDF although I should mention it is MRMDF I use. I use two coats of primer and then two top coats. HTH.

 

[mailee]

I returned to the customers home today with the Oak units I had made so thought I would get some shots of the desk while I was there. Here is the desk in place now being used.

this shot shows one of the units I was trying to match.

 

[kalvt22]

Like it. I love seeing what can be done with this affordable material. The inside of the drawers look nice in wood against the painted MDF. Nice job
I hate working with MDF but it is useful- used it on friday to box in a consumber unit on the house i'm working in. Once its had a lick of paint it will blend in well.