Hi all,
I've offered to undertake a small project to build a stable for my daughters model horses to her design.
I've looked at similar buildings on offer and they're all made with 9mm MDF.
I can get the straight cuts done to size by the supplier of the material, but I will need to cut out some parts for doors/windows, as well as joining it together. I'm not a joiner, but I enjoy a bit of basic DIY, so I'm just lookng for some advice.
To cut out the door/window openings, I was looking at using my jigsaw, but unsure on the blade to use (TPI) as I've been told MDF "rips" on the edges when cutting if you're not careful.
Also, I need to join the various pieces together at right-angles to make the outside frame, so I was wondering what the norm is, whether it's to pilot drill and screw direct into the edge or whether glueing is acceptable/workable and if so, any particular screws/glue to recommend to use.
The total size of the structure will be around 800*400*300 mm, mounted on an oversized base.
Any advice appreciated.
Thanks.
Mark
I've offered to undertake a small project to build a stable for my daughters model horses to her design.
I've looked at similar buildings on offer and they're all made with 9mm MDF.
I can get the straight cuts done to size by the supplier of the material, but I will need to cut out some parts for doors/windows, as well as joining it together. I'm not a joiner, but I enjoy a bit of basic DIY, so I'm just lookng for some advice.
To cut out the door/window openings, I was looking at using my jigsaw, but unsure on the blade to use (TPI) as I've been told MDF "rips" on the edges when cutting if you're not careful.
Also, I need to join the various pieces together at right-angles to make the outside frame, so I was wondering what the norm is, whether it's to pilot drill and screw direct into the edge or whether glueing is acceptable/workable and if so, any particular screws/glue to recommend to use.
The total size of the structure will be around 800*400*300 mm, mounted on an oversized base.
Any advice appreciated.
Thanks.
Mark