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by martyv
Thu Mar 20, 2014 11:09 pm
Forum: General Speaker Building
Topic: Best Method for MDF assembly
Replies: 10
Views: 36581

Re: Best Method for MDF assembly

Thanks for all the advice guys. I'll report on how the veneer works out. The cabinets are near complete assembly. In the end I dry assembled, pre-drilled and used coarse drywall screws to clamp all joints, and then dis-assembled, glued and re-assembled first the sides, top bottom and braces. Then ce...
by martyv
Thu Mar 20, 2014 11:00 pm
Forum: General Speaker Building
Topic: Best Method for MDF assembly
Replies: 10
Views: 36581

Re: Best Method for MDF assembly

Wow! Sounds like you didn't have much success with the veneer at all. I think i will have to do more research before buying, as a single sheet of good paper backed could be >$150. Thanks for sharing, and I'll share what I find out.
Marty
by martyv
Mon Mar 10, 2014 10:32 pm
Forum: General Speaker Building
Topic: Chamfering speaker holes
Replies: 7
Views: 23110

Re: Chamfering speaker holes

Man! I wish I knew that before I assembled my first cabinet. This could be detailed or explained better in the drawings for the Mini-Statements I'm building right now. I'll have to find a way to add the relief bevels with the baffle installed. I'll probably use a trim router and free hand it. Martin
by martyv
Mon Mar 10, 2014 9:30 pm
Forum: General Speaker Building
Topic: Best Method for MDF assembly
Replies: 10
Views: 36581

Best Method for MDF assembly

Hi! I've always wanted to build a professional quality speaker system, and finally took the plunge. I've decided the Mini Statements fit my situation the best. So far I have the kit from Meniscus, and I've cut all the MDF components for assembly. Dry fit, all holes cut and speakers fitted. I have tw...