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superbigjay:
Thanks Kaytrim!

Well, it's done.
I went to drop a DVD with the artwork to a local print shop to get it print.

It's expensive, but since I already put so much time, effort and money on that thing, I went through with it.

It should be ready early next week...

In the mean time, I'll work this long weekend on my custom mala layout.

Good night
Jay :cheers:

superbigjay:
Hello everyone!

today is a BIG day for me.

First I finally cut the t-molding slot. I don't know exactly why, but this step was scaring me somehow and I was trying to avoid it...

Well, since the artwork is at the print shop right now, and the t-mold slot was the only thing left before bringing the cab in the house, well I decided to do it today...

So I installed the 1/16 slot cutter on one of my router, did a few trial on a scrap piece of MDF to adjust the center (pic#1).

Then, I took the cab outside for a bit of fresh air, install it on its side on a blanket and route that slot! (pic#2 + #3)

woooohooooo! a smooth ride :applaud:

I turned the cab on the other side and again route that side.

The router left a small mark on the cab side, so I polished it a bit and gave it another coat of clear gloss.

Then I took the upper part of the cab outside and routed that part too. (this is the part of the cab I really didn't want to do again: the stainless is a pain to work with...)

Hopefully, everything when well!!!

The other big part was to bring the cab "in da house".

I asked my friendly neighbor to help me with the cab (my girlfriend being not in a condition to lift that thing...)

and here it is, (disassembled) in my living room (pic#4).

Tomorrow, I'll install the t-mold. I just have to go get a "mallet"

Quick question:
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to install the t-mold, do I just have to insert it in the slot with the mallet or do I need to use some sort of glue at the t-mold ends?

thanks
Jay :cheers:

Kaytrim:
Since you cut a 1/16" slot all you need is a rubber mallet. You are in the home stretch man don't look back now. :cheers:

TTFN
Kaytrim

superbigjay:

--- Quote from: Kaytrim on October 07, 2007, 11:12:18 pm ---Since you cut a 1/16" slot all you need is a rubber mallet.
--- End quote ---
Thanks Kaytrim!

I went over my friend and borrowed his rubber mallet.

So I did the installation of the t-molding.
A simple enough operation.

For the upper part of the cab, the t-mold is going all the way around.

So I started at the bottom (the less visible part) and inserted the t-mold.
Then, with the mallet I gently tap it in its slot. (pic#1)

For the corners, I cut the t-molding to allow it to be bent properly (pic#2)
Again, with the mallet and a slight pull, I "pushed" the t-mold into place.

Repeating that process until all the cab circumference is covered with the t-molding.

Then I did the same for the lower part front and back side.

Once done, I couldn't wait to put the 2 pieces back together.

Since my girlfriend couldn't really help, I decided to do this part on my own
(I know, not really clever, but I wanted to do it now!!!)

So I grabbed the upper part and installed it on the cabinet base.
Hopefully, I modified the UA2 plans so that they can be easily assembled
(by 1 person >:D) (pic#3).

The last pic, is to show that famous rubber mallet (pic#4)

Kaytrim:
So you went all Jumpman on the cab eh? :laugh2: Looks good all in one piece doesn't it? Now get the guts in that thing. :cheers:

TTFN

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