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pros of manufactured boards- available in large sheets- good dimensional stability- easily decorated- easily bent and shaped- waste products can be used to make manufactured boards

cons of manufactured boards- blunt tools quickly- thin sheets flop if not supported- difficult to join- edges must be concealed- cutting and sanding can sometimes product hazardous dust particles

range of manufactured boards available- MDF- plywood- hardboard- chipboard

MDF- flat pack furniture- drawer bottoms- dense- kitchen units- heat and sound insulation- can be veneered or painted- stable- not affected by humidity

plywood-

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