Written by Tim Soukup
A great project starts with a great foundation
How To Do It
As seen in the January 2011 issue of Model Aviation.
The Breakdown
Work Surface: This is a sheet of 5/8 or 3/4 MDF trimmed to 4 x 6. You can buy it last, when the construction is almost complete. The last operation is to fasten the top surface.
MDF requires no paint or finishing, but I painted mine and then applied a coat of polyurethane. When it gets old, scarred, and stained, simply unscrew this surface, flip it over, and reattach it. Then you have a fresh top.
I learned that MDF is sold in…
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