Testing MDF vs Plywood - What to Buy?

A video on YouTube. In DIY & Home Repair, a Krater category.

Summary by Krater

A comparison testing MDF, Radiata Pine plywood, and Maple plywood across weight, strength, finish, wetability, workability, dust, stability, fastener friendliness, robustness, and joint strength, concluding that Maple plywood scores the highest with 3.4 stars followed by Radiata Pine at 3.3 and MDF at 2.7.

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Answers: Is MDF better than plywood for woodworking projects?

MDF vs plywood comparison
Plywood strength and weight testing
Wood finishing on MDF and plywood
Woodworking material performance tests
MDF dust and workability issues

What it concludes

MDF came in at 88 pounds, while Maple ply came in at 66 pounds and Radiata Pine at 62 pounds.
Radiata Pine and Maple plywood outperformed MDF in strength and weight-bearing performance tests.
Maple plywood and birch plywood received top scores for finishing with 5 stars.
MDF produced excessive and fine dust during workability tests, making it the worst performer for dust.
Maple plywood achieved the highest overall score of 3.4 stars, followed by Radiata Pine at 3.3 stars and MDF at 2.7 stars.

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