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Glue only for MDF cab?
javeryh:
I glued up the panels for my cabinet this afternoon and it seems pretty sturdy. DO you think I need to add screws or brackets or anything (I do have interior support pieces that reenforce the joints). Any thoughts? Pics: www.bellasarcade.blogspot.com
Bill Mote:
What kind of glue? Woodworking glue or liquid nails?
People actually playing on the cab won't be as hard on it as moving it. With MDF your cab will likely weigh close to 400 lbs. When you put all that weight on a dolly it might be a problem. I'm speaking strictly from what I think and not from something I know ;)
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javeryh:
I used woodworking glue. I'm building an 80% cab with an LCD monitor - it's heavy but not as heavy as some full sized cabs with CRTs in there... I think I'm going to get some L brackets and install them on the interior of the cab - no one will see them and it will be peace of mind for me...
WaRpEd:
The wood blocks and glue is a tried and true method of building and should hold up well. I've been building cabinetsof all kind for about 20 years and never had problem with breakage although some warping can occur if not braced enough.
My only suggestion would be to use polyurethane (Gorilla )glue on any joint that will house something heavy like a CRT.
Good luck on your project and keep posting updates.
Pixelhugger:
Not sure how this translates to a composite material like MDF, but in the case of a wood to wood joint, the glue bonds as strong as the wood itself. Any screws or nails really only serve to align the joint and provide compression while the glue sets. Since MDF is fiberboard I'm sure its a bit different, but I'd think those reinforcing blocks you show on your website will add plenty of rigidity... much more than a handfull of screws I'd think.