MDF keeps splitting
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Printed Date: May 02, 2024 at 11:26 AM
Topic: MDF keeps splitting
Posted By: Wyboy
Subject: MDF keeps splitting
Date Posted: April 02, 2005 at 10:10 PM
Ok, this is a stupid problem to have. I am pre-drilling the holes and the MDF is still splitting. WTF am I doing wrong?
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Posted By: auex
Date Posted: April 02, 2005 at 10:32 PM
Use a larger bit when pre drilling, and use a counter sink.
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Posted By: Drocay
Date Posted: April 03, 2005 at 3:19 AM
wut thickness of mdf are u using.
Posted By: ss-installer
Date Posted: April 03, 2005 at 8:58 AM
what kinda screws are you using?
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Posted By: auex
Date Posted: April 03, 2005 at 11:55 AM
What kind of drill are you using?
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Posted By: rhdAndy
Date Posted: April 03, 2005 at 2:01 PM
what kind of taberl you using, i dont really have a question about what kind of anythings, everyone else took all the choice ones, i have that same problem, i just liquid nail the edges on the outside to fix that problem
Posted By: ss-installer
Date Posted: April 03, 2005 at 9:01 PM
what kind of shoes do you wear? its all in the shoes.
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Posted By: lilbenny
Date Posted: April 03, 2005 at 10:40 PM
what kind of gloves are you weraing? you need the special MDF edition... helps your wrist movement and gets better flow cuts...
sorry i had to join in on the fun lol :D
Posted By: auex
Date Posted: April 03, 2005 at 10:40 PM
What kind of computer are you using?
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Posted By: auex
Date Posted: April 03, 2005 at 10:42 PM
Sorry, we get bored easily.
Also as you can tell we are easily amused,
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Posted By: Alpine Guy
Date Posted: April 03, 2005 at 10:48 PM
You need to put a capacitor on your extension cord!
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Posted By: Wyboy
Date Posted: April 03, 2005 at 10:50 PM
3/4" thick MDF... 1 5/8" coarse threaded drywall screws... Craftsman 15.? volt cordless drill... 10" Ryobi Tablesaw Normally sandles... No gloves... Sony VAIO, Intel P4, 2.2Gh... LOL, on another note, I think the problem is number one, I wasn't using the correct size bit and number 2, I wasn't drilling far enough into the wood when I pre-drilled. Problems solved now fellas!
Posted By: Drocay
Date Posted: April 05, 2005 at 2:53 AM
haha, nice bro.
Posted By: 83malibuRida
Date Posted: April 05, 2005 at 8:58 AM
but what kind of toilet paper are you using? I like Scott, it never clogs but is very durable. when your wood keeps splitting just relax, take a dump, grab your favorite beverage, and then continue. its easier to split wood when you dont have the bubble guts.  happy splittin' ------------- Nick Scott
Posted By: tnelson
Date Posted: May 27, 2005 at 1:38 PM
lol.. I had the same problem..but started using a bigger bit.
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Posted By: racer427
Date Posted: May 28, 2005 at 9:07 AM
Set the depth that you need to drill on the bit then mark it with a piece of duck tape. Chris ------------- Alpine CDA-9833 HU
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