Safety precautions when working with medium-density fibreboard

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Could you tell me what safety precautions are necessary for working with medium-density fibreboard? How does preparing to work with this type of wood differ to working with other types of wood? What tools, equipment and products might I need to consider using with this type of wood, whether for treating it, sustaining it or preparing it for initial installation? Thanks for your time and I look forward to hearing back.

Craig · Answer

Hello, when cutting it is best practice to use dust extraction and a pp3 dust mask as MDF ( medium-density fibreboard) dust can be harmful. In all my years of experience, I have not seen MDF stain only painted. Exposed edges will need additional priming prior to painting.

Peter · Answer

In the States its bad there due to its connection with breathing problems and a link to cancer. Make sure you wear a mask, try and cut out doors and hoover up all waste plus a good mop down and keep your windows open. Paint the mdf as soon as you have competed the task. 
Peter

William · Answer

Hi, I have extensively worked with MDF and as long as you are good at it, it gives an excellent finish. It’s light on blades and router cutters as it doesn’t have a grain, this also can cause difficulties as it holds no strength in the side edges for screws. My advice here is to use a biscuit joiner for connecting edges. Also, a high grit sandpaper in the 500-800 grit will give a lovely polished finish to your paint.

Mariusz · Answer

Wear a Dust mask, use a hoover. It's not different to other types of woodwork

Rees · Answer

MDF stands for medium dense fibreboard, basically dust compressed with glue, always wear the correct face fit Mask, eye protection, gloves.

Conor · Answer

Plungesaw and Hoover masks the dust from cutting msg is very fine if painting use pro board which has the better edge when cut

Jamie · Answer

Firstly you will 100% need to wear a good dust mask. The dust from mdf is really bad to inhale. Then it's the basics, gloves and safety glasses. A circular saw is ideal for cutting, however provides A lot of dust. A hand saw will provide less that but take A lot longer.

Paul · Answer

Always try cutting MDF outside and definitely wear at least an FFP3 mask. And always use a dust extraction system. After you have finish it is equally important to change your work clothes just in case they picked up any dust!

Sean · Answer

With MDF always use extraction if possible. As an absolute minimum use, a dust mask and goggles as MDF is made from tiny fibres glued together and when cut gives off tiny fibre particles that will cause damage to your lungs

Safety precautions when working with medium-density fibreboard

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