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Re: How to build 4x2 enclosure for $100
One important thing that anyone can do to melamine to make it more water resistant is to purchase the edge sealing material... it is the same material that the melamine is coated with, but in thin strips designed to protect the edges of the board. You affix it with an iron.
Sealing the edges and corners of the completed cage with silicone caulk is also a good practice as it is moisture rather than heat that is highly detrimental to MDF.
You can construct cages out of many many materials and all have their drawbacks and advantages. Here are just a couple. Plywood is cheap, but you will want to use polycrylic on every interior surface to protect it from moisture. It also warps easily. Plastic makes a great cage material, but it is hard to work with if you don't have special training and/or special tools.
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