Monica_the_haunted Posted December 15, 2009 Share Posted December 15, 2009 Holy cow, I went to check all the pieces fo my next build ( I know, I know, I'm not done with 2 others yet ) but, I went to get a check on the mdf pieces and 2 of them look like they were cut by a wild bear, or termites, or some gawd-awful thing. They have been shredded and up to inches of damage can be found on 2 of the pieces. I don't think I'm going to be building that one next. Not such a fun build at all....I think I'll do the Newburg instead. Anyone else have this prob with Duracraft MDF? I have 4 of their houses but, have not noticed the amout of pre-repair that need attending to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brezavaqt Posted December 15, 2009 Share Posted December 15, 2009 Hi Monica~ I went to start on my Madison (Dura-Craft) and was missing a piece. The bad part was, it was one of the main pieces to hold the shell together. So, I couldn't do anything. (And, I haven't even developed the skill(s) to make my own or even improvise.) But, someone on the forum told me to contact Manchester Dollhouse and Woodworks and I did. I gave them the part number that I was missing and I received that exact part a few days later. I thought the pricing was VERY reasonable too. The turn-around time for the part was extremely quick. I'm not sure if you are interested in that, but you may want to give it a try. Especially if you really want to build the house! Good luck. Bre Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
havanaholly Posted December 15, 2009 Share Posted December 15, 2009 I won't comment on MDF, this being a G-rated forum & all, but are the pieces too far gone & shapeless to use as templates for making new pieces out of (gasp, choke) wood? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monica_the_haunted Posted December 15, 2009 Author Share Posted December 15, 2009 Thanks Bre! I'm sooo glad you were able to find the piece that you were missing. I was reall bummed out about that whole thing for you. I'll give them a shot! I'm still not sure I really wan to do that house next but, I'm going to get the pieces for when I decide I'm ready. I guess I just got spoiled by the greenleaf houses, especially the laser cut Hugs, Monica Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monica_the_haunted Posted December 15, 2009 Author Share Posted December 15, 2009 Hi Holly, yes they can be templates fer sher Not all that damaged but, bad enough not to use. The depth of the mdf however is unbelievable and the weight of a sheet of that stuff probably weighs more than my entire family put together lol If need be, I can have hubby cut them for me...I hope! I know....I wanted to say a few choice words about mdf myself but, we are in Grreeleaf land hugs, Monica Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
texasbuilder Posted December 15, 2009 Share Posted December 15, 2009 If you expect bugs, put the item in a microwave oven for a minute or two. If too big for a microwave try using the oven or a short time. Either way will effectively kill any bugs in or on the piece. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brezavaqt Posted December 15, 2009 Share Posted December 15, 2009 Wow Jerry. I have to store that in my memory for future use (if need be). That's a heck-of-a tip! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
otterine Posted December 16, 2009 Share Posted December 16, 2009 I went to get a check on the mdf pieces and 2 of them look like they were cut by a wild bear sorry about your woes, but this statement cracked me up! The visual alone of (a) a wild bear gnawing the pieces into shape or (b ) a wild bear wearing goggles and wielding a chainsaw...I think I need to get to bed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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