I make reproduction antique radio face plates. I have been making them out of MDF but I am concerned about long term durability. They are subjected occasionally to the wet weather and I am worried they will distort even after painting.
I am considering changing to some sort of plastic. Other materials are a possibility, just have to keep cost in mind. The originals are cast pot metal or machined aluminum. I have a Joes2005 woodworking machine so I would rather not machine them out of aluminum.
Here is a couple of pictures:
http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a2...efaceplate.jpg
http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a2...s/IMG_0510.jpg