There are several reasons for this.
													
																	Mdf thickness for arcade cabinet. 
									
	
		
	
																	The plans for the cabinet were loosely based upon lusid s work but with modifications to the dimensions and control panel. 
																	Most of the cabinet is build from one sheet of 2 by 4 by 1 2 sheet of plywood. 
																	As we weren t using the same wood thickness as was mentioned in the plan it really just served as a guide to ensure that the machine looked correct once assembled. 
																	It s a lot easier on the back as well from machining all the way through install. 
															
													
									
	
		
	
																	They vary by density size glue type moisture content wood species and thickness. 
																	5 8 mdf vs 3 4 mdf. 
																	It s all 5 8 here at my place and all on mdf core unless i can t find it in other than 3 4 or only veneer core. 
																	In fact solid wood cabinets will opt for mdf doors. 
															
													
									
	
		
	
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																	The thickness consistency is never an issue with the mdf core and 5 8 has never been an issue from a strength standpoint. 
																	However i could not figure out which thickness to use. 
															
													
									
	
		
	
																	Mdf wood does not warp. 
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																	The thicker and denser the mdf board is the costlier it is. 
																	After much planning and research i am finally ready to start my first arcade cabinet build. 
															
													
									
	
		
	
																	I looked into the plywood vs mdf topic plenty and decided to go with mdf. 
																	Thickness for first build. 
																	The cabinet i will be showing you here is a mini cabinet perfect for kids or as a sit down cabinet for adults. 
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																	In homes mdf wood is mostly used in constructing cabinet doors. 
																	Details about mdf bartop arcade cabinet do it yourself kit with t molding cuts included. 
																	So should you use mdf or plywood for your arcade cabinet. 
																	We used 3 4 mdf for the main cabinet. 
															
													
									
	
		
	
																	For us the verdict was mdf. 
																	Mdf medium density fiberboard has been around for years and is a critical material use in the manufacturing of anything from cabinet doors to moldings and trim. 
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																	Just like any material mdf has its place in the mill work process. 
															
													
									
	
		
	
																	All we build is frameless. 
																	Why choose mdf board.