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| rgecko:
My one suggestion would be to frame your cabinet, using 2"x2" and drill into that, instead of the edges of MDF, to make sure your cab is rock sturdy, i also added a 2"x4" across the base of the monitor area, and then one the back of the top section, so that when I take it apart it has extra support in that area. I also opted for painting it instead of laminating, which I found to be better, as any gaps I had, I could fill in with wood fill, and caused a lot less frustration, only problem I had with painting it was when I put the top back on the base it was a real pain, as I painted both parts that touched, and they didn't slide together smoothly. I also forgot to measure the depth of my TV, which caused a small problem, when I put it in, and had to cut a hole in the back so it would fit. |
| namedos:
I used 5X8" plywood instead of MDF. Never really liked MDF and didn't like the weight. Plywood is definitely more but worth it to me. I glued and screwed all pieces together and it is solid as a rock. I did use a little bit of wood putty or painting caulk in all of the upper joints to make sure no light would come through. I did laminiate the exterior and paint the interior. I will be posting some pictures in the next couple of days so you can see what it looks like. One other suggestion that helped was to clamp the opposing sides together (two lower side pieces, two upper side pieces and two control panel side pieces) and I used a belt sander to make sure they were the same size. Seemed to help with construction. |
| Marky_1979:
Which is the best material to use would you say for weight and strength? |
| Steve Kaz:
I'm starting with the basis UAII plans, but I'm going to install studs on the floor piece so i can add casters, on the shelf to support the TV, and on the sides of the TV so it doesn't move at all if the cabinet is moved |
| Taborious:
Well remember this isn't a jungle gym so I have seen some people overkill their construction. Which isn't really a bad thing just more work. The biggest problem you will need to worry about for the construction is moving the cab around, that will put he most stress on your cab. As for the UK for the t-nuts or equive. I know there is a major home improvement franchise I just cant remember the name. But if you go looking for t-nuts I think you will be OK. Just go to the fasteners section and look around and you will find what you're looking for to allow a 2 part construction with no bolts through the outside. As for construction material, that is all going to be personal preference. I used MDF and haven't and didn't have any problems with construction. I used 3/4 MDF as NO place in the states seems to carry 5/8MDF. If this is your first cab give yourself more time that you think you will need for construction because you may think you know what you are getting into but once you start construction all the little things start getting in the way, so be patient... |
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