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Unread 01/04/2015, 08:04 AM   #5
billdogg
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That looks really good, especially for a first timer!

The issue you will have with the MDF is that if (when) it gets wet, it falls apart. I would strongly suggest replacing it with a piece of plywood, and even then, I would give it several coats of sealer/primer and a good topcoat or two with latex enamel paint.

For your doors, you could easily fasten them to the stand by putting a strip of wood on the inside at the bottom where they can rest on the frame of the stand and then use rare earth magnets or even velcro on the top to hold them up. Tat would make them very easy to remove and still give you the sleek modern look you are after.

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