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MODELLING·WHITE DWARF 316

Wooden Boards and Different Finishes

April 2006·p. 91

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A painted wooden sheet on a sturdy support creates a gaming table quickly with readily available materials. The guide compares MDF, chipboard, hardboard and plywood, noting their different strengths and tendency to warp or suffer edge damage. Finishes can range from simple paint to a textured surface matched by the scenery. Storage and damp matter as much as the initial construction when choosing a board intended for repeated use.

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