Would you pay more for an enclosure built out of a material other than MDF?

[psych0ticnemes1 5,000+ posts]

MDF is the most popular choice for enclosure builds for several reasons (mainly cost and performance) but it generates quite a health hazard over time. I have a good dust collection system and always wear a respirator but it is impossible to collect all the dust. As a result, I always have a light film of dust in my shop.

However, plywood generates much larger dust particles which are more easily captured by a dust collection system and easier to clean up. This results in a lower health risk.

My question is, would you the consumer be willing to pay more for a box if it were made out of a nice plywood or do you prefer MDF?

MDF = $30 a sheet

Birch/ Maple ply: $50 a sheet

Thank you for your input.

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[XSlappinAzzX]

a real man doesn't know what health hazards are....you woman.

 

[Johnny Law.Lulz 5,000+ posts]

I would pay more for a quality Birch enclosure.

Slappin, look at my last post in the creepy 5am place thread.

 

[chunky cumz 10+ year member]

wow really? is this a troll