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[Cosmo Catalano]

John,
You may find that the MDF powders up rather than de-laminates like Masonite
under heavy loads.  Also, don't get it wet.  Make sure you are not getting
"Lightweight MDF" as it is not as dense.  Finally, it comes an inch larger
than 4'x8', presumably to allow for dinged edges in transport.

We are still with 1/4" maso (Service Grade) and are doing pretty well.
Allow it to acclimate for a week or so (stacked loosely) and attach # 8" on
the perimeter and 12" in the remainder of the sheet.

Cosmo

Cosmo Catalano
Production Manager
62 Center for Theatre and Dance
Williams College
413-822-0094

On Tue, Oct 14, 2014 at 11:35 AM, Devlin, John <jdevlin at smcvt.edu> wrote:

>  Greetings—
>
> I’m looking to resurface my stage.  Many years ago in Milwaukee I used a
> product called Duron—tempered all the way through hardboard.  Not having
> much luck finding that now in Northern Vermont, though I was happy with
> it.  Last time I used 1/8” tempered Masonite because that’s what I could
> afford…and it lasted about as you’d expect in higher traffic areas.  I’m
> considering ¼” MDF because it’s cheaper than ¼” Masonite and may well be
> more stable particularly in the summer when the stage gets the hardest
> use.
>
>
>
> Any serious downsides or red flags to the MDF?  There will be custom
> cutting around the edges of the stage and milling for screws, but I will
> have very good ventilation and masks will be worn.
>
>
>
> Thanks in advance.
>
> John
>
>
>
> *John Paul Devlin, MA, MFA*
>
> Associate Professor of Fine Arts, Theatre
>
> Resident Designer and Technical Director
>
> Saint Michael’s College
>
> 802-654-2509
>
> jdevlin at smcvt.edu
>
>
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