MDF

I like this stuff too. I use it my work as a custom woodworker for chime canopys that you would see in a church. So I have a ready supply of scrap to use.

Bill

I'll tell ya, I use that stuff for EVERYTHING. Fixtures, jigs, shims, blocks, you name it. I like the consistent flat surface, it makes great bases for displaying models, it glues nicely and takes a nail or screw well Believe it or not, I use it to make welding jigs, and it lasts long enough to tack up a project before it chars.

I have a piece of 2x4" MDF I spray adhesive on and then attach a sheet of wax paper to. I use it when I use CA glue. A small blob stays damp and workable for a faily long time.

I keep a supply of unwanted good quality business cards (especially those plastic coated, glossy ones). I use those for the same thing.  The coated cards work with either regular or gel CA.  The uncoated cards do soak up regular CA, but since I use primarily the gel CA, even the uncoated ones work well.

Particle board is OK but does deteriorate over time. My workbench consists of an old school table and was a bit low so I laid a sheet of MDF and presto. Also my shed's interior is totally lined with the stuff and I converted another small school desk into a paint storage. Love the stuff. Cheers Leo

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For cutting PE I use a ceramic tile as the cutting board. I'm a woodworker too and love to use MDF for painted furniture or cabinets. It doesn't warp and provides an excellent surface for painting.