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| edekoning:
It won't be long before I can start putting parts of this cab together. As I am using plywood and pocket screws, I should be able to assemble everything and then disassemble it again. Something I would not do with MDF due to stripping the screw holes. So I was wondering, should I: * assemble (dry fit), disassemble, prime, paint, reassemble * assemble, prime, paint * prime, paint, assemble * prime, assemble, paintPreviously I have always gone with option 2, but sanding and painting the inside of an assembled cabinet is such a pain. Any opinions/suggestions? |
| MiteWiseacre:
I’d say a dry fit is the way to go, unless you’re feeling impatient, it’s a good way to catch any issues and do the sanding. Disassemble and prime before glueing and screwing then final paint. I think you’ll find it very satisfying assembling it when all the panels and screws fit perfectly. Just my opinion, nice work so far. |
| wallmachine:
I use these for MDF with a very tight hole, clamps and epoxy no issue so far. With MDF I've tried so many hardware store paints primers/fillers etc and still had to do sanding/painting/spray painting etc pain in the arse. Found this paint and so far I have not needed to prime/sand, just 3 coats minimum of spray paint and smooth as a babies bottom. But since its ply you might need to prime never used ply. See example here |
| vertexguy:
--- Quote from: edekoning on May 21, 2020, 10:18:55 am ---Added a very small chamfered edge, just make it look nicer. Really happy with results on this panel. --- End quote --- I really like that look. This is the same style vents I was looking to make. But you made it even nicer. Can you share more detail to a novice on your technique? |
| bperkins01:
I personally like to dry fit and assemble as few times as possible. Its easier to prime and repair dings when its a pile of smaller pieces - unless you get paint where the glue goes - which you don't want. - dry fit, prime, assemble, paint But that even depends on your colors.. If you have to tape off stuff after its assembled - then doing it when its in pieces is simpler. And a final option is finish paint, assemble, then add a touchup coat to the finish since it will inevitably get dinged up.. |
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