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Posted: August 13, 2004 at 6:51 PM / IP Logged  

Are there any tricks to get mdf to contour to  the inside of a trunk...?

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Make a template with cardboard then use a jigsaw.  My grandfather showed me how to do something similar.  He made it look easy but he has 50+ years of experience so good luck.
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Posted: August 13, 2004 at 6:55 PM / IP Logged  
Define contour, bends/curves or just cut with no gaps?
Yeah, use a table saw to turn the mdf into saw dust. Then mix the sawdust with wood glue until it reaches the consistency of paste. Then all you have to do is spread it with a putty knife in the form you want.
Actually there are a couple different ways to bend MDF, but it really depends on what form you want to achieve. Another product is called "bend-a-board".
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Posted: August 13, 2004 at 7:42 PM / IP Logged  
no i dont want to bend it... im talking about the first reply, stuff like that, like making a carboard template and wood glue thing, those are all good ideas. thanks, any more??
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Posted: August 13, 2004 at 8:35 PM / IP Logged  
is that an serios idea. Auex cause explain that answer in detail sawdust and wood glue...........
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No, not serious. Just a joke, although that is all that mdf is. Seriously, this is the way I like to do what you are talking about. First cut the panel as close to the way it needs to be. Then tape off the area of the trunk that the panel will lay on. Notch the edges of the panel with a jigsaw like this "\ / \ / \ /". Lay the panel where it will go and then mix up some bondo. Apply the bondo to the edge of the panel where it will meet the trunk. Sand the bondo down level to the panel. You will have the perfect fit panel with minimal effort.
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Posted: August 16, 2004 at 2:59 PM / IP Logged  
you can alsao get a bendable ruler ... and a contour gauge....as far as bends  use 1/4 inch mdf..brace it with 3/4
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