MDF vs Plywood

[Lurkepus]

hi
I'm about to make my first CNC (JGro) mill . I wonder if i can use plywood instead of MDF since i can get the plywood needed for free

i was thinking about using 18 mm (0.709 inches) for my first mill ..

have anyone tried to use plywood instead of MDF ?? and will it work ??

[blackbeard52]

Read this post and make you own conclusion... For the first I would say go for it....

newbie: plywood or mdf?

Bob

[Lurkepus]

Read this post and make you own conclusion... For the first I would say go for it....

newbie: plywood or mdf?

Bob

Tanks for the reply it looks like my first will be a plywood mill ..

it looks like the main problem is wrapping of the plywood if i cut out the pices and seal em with paint BEFOR assembly will that help ??

i will be using spruce construction plywood ..

[blackbeard52]

Worst case is you will build a machine to build another.... second is much simplier...and Yes it will help to paint it and may be just fine for the purpose you need it for.

Bob