Hey guys.

If this is the wrong board, so sorry about that.

I was thinking of building a DK-style arcade cabinet, but I need to choose the wood type (1/2 or 3/4 in btw) to get at home depot.

Particleboard is the cheapest, but I've heard bad things about strength.

MDF is the second cheapest, and it apparently takes paint well, but I've heard bad things about weight and the dust giving you cancer.

Plywood is the most expensive, and I think it's pretty sturdy and takes screws well.

What do you guys think?

Thanks!! 

Hi!

I've loved this show for about a year now, and it's great to know there's a forum for it.

I have no arcade cabinets, but I'm planning to build one. In fact, I think that's what my first topic will be about.

I especially loved the BBS episode.

Can't wait to enjoy the site; thank you to mods, admins, sysops, and John!

-TopHatt