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| superbigjay:
--- Quote from: superbigjay on March 31, 2007, 09:41:27 am ---I'll stop at Loblaws to take the measurement (again) of the TV depth (It would kind of pissed me off if I end up with side panels that are "too short"). --- End quote --- Instead of taking the measurement, I decided to get the TV right away. I got a Citizen JCTV2709. It's a true flat screen 27" TV with s-video input. That way, I'll be able to modify the UA2 plans for the depth if needed. --- Quote from: superbigjay on March 31, 2007, 09:41:27 am ---After that, a quick stop to get the glue/cement from the hardware store... --- End quote --- I got everything I need to do my laminate, but I decided to do some testing on mdf to see if everything works... So the side panel cutting is postponed to early next week... :-\ |
| superbigjay:
wooooo! I almost did a big mistake today for the laminate... :timebomb: The first picture is the layout recommended on the original ua2 plans to cut the top side panels (the ratio aren't exact, but you'll get the idea). This is fine for cutting the mdf, but when have have material with 1 finished side, that layout doesn't work (you'll end up with 2 left sides or 2 right side). This usually ends up with a line like: WTF... Why do I have 2 right panels :dizzy: ??? :-\ :-[ :'( :cry::hissy::badmood::banghead::angry::soapbox: In order to cut the pieces with a finished side correctly, one of the piece must be inverted. The only way the fit on a single 4x8 sheet are shown in the second picture. As you see, there isn't any margin left. Hopefully, the mdf sheets are 4'1"x8'1" (extra inch on both side), so by being really careful, I should be able to align the stainless steel sheet properly. If not, well, I'll have to buy an extra sheet (80$CAN)... This is the kind of error I usually do... If I'm lucky, I'll get it right the first time!! More news in a few days... |
| theCoder:
--- Quote from: superbigjay on March 31, 2007, 10:42:33 pm ---WTF... Why do I have 2 right panels :dizzy: ??? :-\ :-[ :'( :cry::hissy::badmood::banghead::angry::soapbox: ...well, I'll have to buy an extra sheet (80$CAN)... This is the kind of error I usually do... If I'm lucky, I'll get it right the first time!! --- End quote --- I think we all have a few extra right panels (or functional equivalents) to our credit. Good job avoiding this one. |
| superbigjay:
All right, it's friday night. Here a small update and some pictures... As I said, I got a 27" TV last saturday. The TV is shown on the first pictures. With this I know how wide the cab needs to be... The others pictures illustrate the setup for the stainless steel laminate... - contact glue and brush - blower. Faster than a broom to get rif of dust in the garage! ;D - a mdf sheet and a stainless steel sheet - a breating mask to prevent headaches (looking good :laugh2:) |
| superbigjay:
Friday night part 2 (I was exceeding the number of pictures per post...) Tonight, my friend Ben came over to help me with the laminate. (Ben is my friend who I couldn't get a hold on for the MDF ;)) Anyways, we completed the lamination process - 1 coat of primer on MDF (Wednesday) : let dry 24 hrs - 1 coat of contact glue on MDF (Thursday) : let dry 24 hrs - 1 coat of contact glue on MDF + SS : let dry 20-45 min, install SS over MDF and align everyting. - inspect laminated SS and scientifically remove any air bubble left with the "FOOT technique" :laugh: I'm gonna leave it rest under the remaining 2 sheets of MDF for 24-48 before attempting the first cut. I know the pics might be boring right now, but I try to document all steps of the project :angel: .Tomorrow is "cabane a sucre" time. I'll probably cut the side panels sunday. Then I'll have some real PIC to show you guys!!! Jay |
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