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rackoon:

OK I'm building a three sided cocktail cab. I am about ready to cut up $200 worth of oak ply-wood. I have done a lot of drawing and planning. I cant think of anything worth adding at this point.
   Let me list things that I have come up with (out of the ordinary) for my cab:
1.    25 clear buttons with UV LEDs glowing in them.
2.     On third horizontal panel the trackball is raised to the height of the glass for hard swings
3.      The cab sits on a 3 1/2" pedestal covered in diamond plate with UV LEDs shining down on the diamond plate.
4.     UV LEDs shining down under cp on all sides.
5.     300 watt stereo system with equalizer.

I would hate to get half way through buildng this sucker and miss somthing. Any Ideas no matter how wild would be great at this point.


OSCAR:

You can only do so much planning, then you just have to let the sawdust fly!  Sounds like you've done your homework and if you are confident with your plans, you should be okay as far as that goes.

But the next step, and the one that will determine the final appearance of your cab, is the application of your woodworking skills and use of tools.  Don't overlook the little things...  If you are using a tablesaw, a good, sharp blade to make the cuts is essential to help eliminate tear-out of the oak veneer.  And if you use a router, again make sure you are using a sharp bit and fence (or guide) for razor sharp cuts.  Don't make the mistake of spending $200 on wood and use old, dull blades to cut it with...  Another thing is to plan out your cuts to take advantage of miter & dado joints where applicable to maximize strength and aesthetics.

AtomSmasher:

it needs a stobe light, or a light that changes colors to the music, attached the top-back-angled section pointing up  ;D

MikeDeuce:

A related tip that has helped me while trying to learn how to make excellent sawdust...


--- Quote from: OSCAR on February 10, 2006, 10:25:02 pm ---If you are using a tablesaw, a good, sharp blade to make the cuts is essential to help eliminate tear-out of the oak veneer. 
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And if that doesn't help, I butt a piece of wood scrap up against the point of exit on what I'm cutting. And if I'm in a pinch and don't have anything to use as scrap, I wrap a tight layer of painters tape on it.



--- Quote from: OSCAR on February 10, 2006, 10:25:02 pm ---miter & dado joints where applicable to maximize strength and aesthetics.

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Or if you're using a router, how about a lock miter joint?

OSCAR:


--- Quote from: OSCAR on February 10, 2006, 10:25:02 pm ---miter & dado joints where applicable to maximize strength and aesthetics.

--- Quote from: MikeDeuce on February 11, 2006, 12:39:14 am ---Or if you're using a router, how about a lock miter joint?

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Yep, I use lock joints whenever possible...  A bead of polyurethane glue in the joint, keep it clamped for about a day, and then you don't even need to use a single screw or nail.  :)



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