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Connect everything with 1x1's?
Craig Pilecky:
Wow 1/1's! I used 2/4's and even a few chunks of 2/6's for my frame. But thats for a heavy 27" tv.
A cabinet is only going to be as sturdy as the frame. So I think a slightly heavier construction is better if you want something that will hold up for along time, or plan to move very often.
If I where building a 20" monitor cabinet I would probably still use 2/4"s. But I have a tendency to go a little overboard.
3/4" MDF is great, but yeah you definately have to pre-drill it. I pre-drilled everything and I had no problems at all.
hedge:
What kind of glue did you use for the joints? Standard wood glue - or some other sort of adhesive?
I've got the panels cut and the slots routed - ready to put it all together! I'm still a littled concerned about drilling from the inside, through the 2x2's, and into the panels. I've heard that MDF does not hold screws very well ... ?
(On the other hand, I'm not looking forward to filling and sanding 100 holes on the outside of the cabinet)