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| Thread ID: 101575 | 2009-07-20 01:44:00 | Computer desks. | PCT Joe (15018) | PC World Chat |
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| 793209 | 2009-07-20 03:16:00 | MDF?!?! what is this. I realize the computers aren't awfully heavy (well atleast the keyboard mouse and monitor aren't) But what weight can this support, as in no doubt people will lean on them from time to time... MDF = medium density fibreboard. It's widely used in furniture, cabinets, shelving, and so on. For example, lots of kitset kitchens are made out of MDF - benchtops are MDF with a temperature and scratch resistant laminate, cupboards and doors are MDF coated with melamine. Kitset computer desks and so on are usually made of either MDF or particleboard, covered in a fake wood laminate. As a material it is very strong - so long as it doesn't get wet. It will be fine for computers, and so long as the desk is designed appropriately, you could safely stand on it without any problems. |
somebody (208) | ||
| 793210 | 2009-07-20 03:25:00 | Also check out these guys: www.criterionfurniture.com They're a major NZ manufacturer/supplier of office furniture. | somebody (208) | ||
| 793211 | 2009-07-20 03:38:00 | MDF = medium density fibreboard. It's widely used in furniture, cabinets, shelving, and so on. For example, lots of kitset kitchens are made out of MDF - benchtops are MDF with a temperature and scratch resistant laminate, cupboards and doors are MDF coated with melamine. Kitset computer desks and so on are usually made of either MDF or particleboard, covered in a fake wood laminate. As a material it is very strong - so long as it doesn't get wet. It will be fine for computers, and so long as the desk is designed appropriately, you could safely stand on it without any problems. Usually referred to as 'weetbix' :) |
Richard (739) | ||
| 793212 | 2009-07-20 03:51:00 | Usually referred to as 'weetbix' :) Similar taste, but Weetbix is stronger. MDF sags elegantly over time, explodes when wet , splits around the screws and makes a good income for the supplier. |
R2x1 (4628) | ||
| 793213 | 2009-07-20 04:07:00 | Yeah, I'd want a want a nice smooth scratch-proof laminate on the top of it. Any... whats the lifetime of these things. 1 year? 2 ? 3 ? what?!? |
PCT Joe (15018) | ||
| 793214 | 2009-07-20 04:11:00 | "It depends". If they're looked after, they could easily last 5-10 years with no problems. I have a home-built desk made out of melamine covered MDF which has lasted over 10 years. | somebody (208) | ||
| 793215 | 2009-07-20 04:17:00 | Sweet. I have to overhaul my PC's every 1-2 years , but i'd like twice that for the desks etc. | PCT Joe (15018) | ||
| 793216 | 2009-07-20 04:18:00 | Similar taste, but Weetbix is stronger. MDF sags elegantly over time, explodes when wet , splits around the screws and makes a good income for the supplier. Quite correct. As a kid, did you ever put Fibrolite in a fire? Makes a very satisfactory bang!;) |
Richard (739) | ||
| 793217 | 2009-07-20 04:20:00 | A nice, cheap option might be to get the framing/shelves etc made out of standard 19mm MDF, and look at flat-pack kitchen benchtops for your 'work surface'. Flat-pack kitchens are modular packs of panels that you buy and fit to the space as opposed to getting custom-built cabinetry. Cheap but really good! | nofam (9009) | ||
| 793218 | 2009-07-20 10:22:00 | Quite correct. As a kid, did you ever put Fibrolite in a fire? Makes a very satisfactory bang!;) We found that the wet fibro gave the best effects :D :D |
R2x1 (4628) | ||
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