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Steve Kaz:

Well, i just started my cab project the other night (my first one) and i really think that clamping two sheets of MDF together and cutting is the way to go.

Sinner:

I know we all want things to be perfest, but I was wondering how much trouble you could have if you were out by a 16th of an inch in some places...would it be that noticable?  I just mean on the sides, not the other cuts...

Truecade:

I just built a mini cabinet and I cut the second piece using a plunge router and a laminate bit.  It worked excellent and the two sides were identical.

First, cut one side and make all of the finishing touches exactly how you want the other side to look.  Then, clamp this side "template" under another piece of wood and set the router bit to the correct depth.  Then its just a matter of tracing the edges of your second side using the router. This will give you two identical sides.

I was using particle board, but I'm pretty sure this would work for MDF.  Just use make sure you're using a good mask because the MDF dust will get everywhere.

Avery:


--- Quote from: Truecade on May 06, 2005, 01:46:42 pm ---First, cut one side and make all of the finishing touches exactly how you want the other side to look.
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DrewKaree:


--- Quote from: Sinner on May 06, 2005, 01:08:30 pm ---I know we all want things to be perfest, but I was wondering how much trouble you could have if you were out by a 16th of an inch in some places...would it be that noticable?  I just mean on the sides, not the other cuts...

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Only if you're fastening another piece to it at a right angle.  It'll show up as a slight gap on either side of the amount you're over, or a gap in that area of the amount you're under.  You can sand it flush to the line you marked if you wish. 

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