I want to make a couple of sanding discs using MDF or closet board (white plastic? coating) and particle board (no plywood) that I have laying around. I know that I could glue a wood block to them and then thread it or screw a faceplate to it. Can I use screws to directly attach a faceplate to one layer of the MDF, melamine or particle board to safely make around a 10" disc sander? I understand that it is difficult for screws to hold in MDF. What kind of screws should I use? I think they need to be around 3/4" for one layer of MDF and around 1 1/2" for two layers of MDF.
I have done a search on this. There were a lot of articles but none seemed to answer if you can safely attach a faceplate direct to MDF, melamine or particle board.
Thanks in advance.
Rick
I have done a search on this. There were a lot of articles but none seemed to answer if you can safely attach a faceplate direct to MDF, melamine or particle board.
Thanks in advance.
Rick