Melamine, MDF board, and plywood have things in common, but are very different. Our master woodworker will explain how all 3 can be used in your DIY projects.

MDF stands for Medium Density Fiberboard. It’s made by pressing materials together along with some steam, typically wood, fibers and glue. This bonds the fibers very tightly.

My go-to material, with regards to MDF, is the 3/4-inch, 4-by-8-foot sheet. This is a heavy board that may be hard to handle as a sheet, but is more versatile to build with than any other material ...