MDO vs MDF

[sogdog]

I was wondering what the difference between MDO and MDF as far as in making a box..

[admin]

Here's some information I was able to look up.

MDF stands for Medium Density Fiberboard and MDO stands for Medium Density Overlay.

MDO is more similar to plywood, with a waterproof paper covering on it.  It is denser than plywood and more stable (with respect to moisture) than MDF is.

MDF is made of what they call wood flour , a very fine powdery sawdust material, then compressed under an enormous amount of pressure , so as in particle board there is no possibility of any core voids. Be careful using MDF; as it has many chemicals within......use your respirator....not a dust mask.

Here's a website that might help you understand it a little better.

http://www.ehow.com/way_5841195_can-subwoofer-box-out-plywood_.html?ref=Track2&utm_source=ask

[sogdog]

Thank you!! The website helped a bunch too!!

[admin]

You welcome Augi. I had to look it up so I hope it helped. Once again thanx for all your support. STAY MASSIVE!!! or GO HOME!!! @))

[sogdog]

I do nothing but @))

[admin]

You know was up! @))

[nickcaper]

never use MDO for speaker building. It ends up warping and flaking. Its also a pain to try making detailed cuts and screwing near cuts and corners. its basically falls apart allot easier than MDF.
MDF is the superior wood to use for speaker building. at least .75 inch but 1inch recommended.

[big-al]

birch ply ftw