HDF (high density fiberboard)

[mifon1]

I am a fan of Alex Fox on YouTube. Alex has some amazing patterns and designs. I recently asked him what material he uses to cut his patterns. He responded "It is veneered HDF (high density fiberboard). It used in furniture manufacturing: back panels of cabinets, sometimes drawer bottoms. Unfortunately I can't advice where you can find it in your country". He is able to get veneered material in 1/8 or 3/16 inch with walnut (dark), oak (medium), and white. He uses these to cut his patterns and then stack to make really amazing finished (almost 3D) pictures. I have looked and Googled this material but have been unable to find it available. Does anyone know where I might buy this type of material?

Thanks

Mike in TN

[scrollerpete]

Check Ocooch they have laser ply which is about the same also Amazon

[barb.j.enders]

I have used this for various projects.  https://kjpselecthardwoods.com/products/truflat-wood-series-pack

[kmmcrafts]

The laser users use this stuff a lot because it stays flat better than plywood and many times it's maybe cheaper depending on where you get it and what you get. That said I hate that stuff for my laser and would much rather deal with the slight warpage of my BB plywood. Fairly simple to just make / use some pushpins to hold the plywood down flat onto the lasers table. 

Anyway, MakerFlow is one source I purchased some sample panels from.. They have good both sides in many different species.. I ordered from KJP from the link that Barb posted above but they're out of Canada and it took nearly 2 months to receive my order due to setting in customs. That said I read the other day they have a better shipping solution for their USA customers. I do not know what that is though.. I liked the plywood they offered much better than that of Makerflow. The "TruFlat" stuff I purchased had way too thin of a veneer on it and then also the Walnut was not even Walnut, it looked as though it was painted to resemble Walnut but the other TruFlat pieces appeared more like the actual species and may have been painted or whatever too but the Walnut just doesn't look correct at all in my opinion. 

Other than if you need good both sides and the price I prefer the 5/32 project panels from Home Depot.. I think they are not HDF though.. and I also don't think the plywood from KJP was HDF either unless you buy the TruFlat from them maybe? Truflat is definitely different core than the others..

https://makerflo.com/search?q=plywood&options[prefix]=last  

[JTTHECLOCKMAN]

We all know what MDF is medium density fiberboard so here is the differences.

https://forestplywood.com/blog/plywood-uses/mdf-vs-hdf-how-theyre-different-and-what-theyre-good-for/