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Good way of attaching side panels without punching holes through them?

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Jabba:
You could go with the Ikea hardare as explained in this thread. I didn't do this, but it would work. A bit of a pain to align the posts and bolts, but would definately work. Also has benefit of being able to be taken apart...

http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php?topic=40990.msg373304#msg373304
 

quarterback:

--- Quote from: Jabba on December 07, 2005, 10:33:24 pm ---You could go with the Ikea hardare as explained in this thread. I didn't do this, but it would work. A bit of a pain to align the posts and bolts, but would definately work. Also has benefit of being able to be taken apart...

http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php?topic=40990.msg373304#msg373304
 

--- End quote ---

There must be some 'trick' to aligning these things. 

Whenever I think of building my own cab, I feel like I'd want to be able to "flatten" it down at some point if need be, so I've always thought about the cam-lock system, but it seems like there are many more ways to screw it up then to get it right...

RetroACTIVE:
Did the cam-lock thing... it worked well... not sure if it is worth it though.

http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php?topic=43594.0

Tahnok:
I like the cam-lock idea, but it seems like a major pain. I may try it though; it will probably be easier with the small bartop pieces.

That thread you posted RetroACTIVE has helped a lot. A few questions:

* It looks like in the first picture of reply #36 that you are having a hard time locking it in. Where they placed too far in?
* How are they held in the wood? Are they glued in or just held in by friction?
* Did you ever finish that paper? The excerpts looked very useful.
* It sounds like all I'll need is the forester bit and the hardware, since I have a drill press. What other tools are needed?
Thanks for the help everyone!

DrewKaree:
Stop using putty.  Use pre-mixed drywall compound.  It dries faster and is easier to sand.  Also, what a lot of people who are novices to filling screw holes is to fill the screw hole with just enough putty and then smooth it with the rest of the surrounding wood.  As it cures, it shrinks, meaning you have to fill it again.  Instead, fill the screw hole and leave it somewhat mounded.  It'll also take a while to cure, which is why I say use drywall compound.  It'll cure in far less time, meaning if it shrinks too much, you can easily fill it with more and have the whole thing done quite quickly.  Use a sander to even everything out with the sides.

Everything OTHER than screws has some alignment issues or strength issues or a combination of both.  Add in not being familiar with a lot of woodworking practices and you've got quite the quandry there.  A nice sliding dovetail would give you the nicest looking strong joint, for instance, but is impractical.

What you could do instead of putty is to buy either a plug cutter, pre-made plugs, or a dowel to jam in the holes and saw them flush with the sides.  Again, these still require sanding, so I'd suggest skipping those methods, since the only thing they'll end up doing to your cab is making it cost more

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