Originally Posted by AlohaXFire
The problem with regular particle board is that it is not strong enough and will frequently break when assembling. It also doesn't take much abuse. MDF on the other hand is made with more compression and supposedly better glue. One of the disadvantages of living on a rock is that you can ONLY get 3/4 inch...that would only allow 4.5 inches mounting depth...
now that makes sense.
i'd like to give you another pat on the back... great job.

i love seeing creativity at work.