My husband will undoubtedly lean toward the 'real wood' option, but I am having a hard time finding 5/4 stock in anything at all. The MDF was easy.
I tracked it down at a local buidling supply (the box stores only carry particle board, not MDF?).
$41/sheet. My only concern is that he said that is is 'just MDF'. There is no fine grain. He said that MDF is the 'powdery sawdust' type grain, as opposed to particle board, which is rougher. I am going to have to have them order this in, so I am a little concerned about getting the right material without seeing it.
Does that sound like the right stuff? Thank you!