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SavannahLion:
--- Quote from: 2600 on August 06, 2008, 11:11:11 am ---How thick is the wood? How much is left after countersinking?
Seems like there might not be much wood left to support what you are doing. Also, I would think that there is more chance for damage if you put a panel down (laminated and with the bolts in). If someone were to step on it or hit the bolt or something it may damage the laminate as well.
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That's kind of what I was thinking. My father's table saw is constructed in a similar manner. The whole thing comes apart and what's left behind is a welded frame. The perpendicular counter sunk bolts make it difficult to store and/or transport. Another concern is inadvertantly stripping the threads (thankfully I haven't done) and replacing them would likely involve drilling out new holes.
It's too late now, but glue/nail a sub frame to the panel with bolts that run parallel with the panel instead of perpendicular might work. No need for countersinking bolts and a greater choice bolt selection can be had. However, this technique would require more exacting woodwork to ensure the sub frame mate well with the main frame. Damage risk can be minimized when the panels are removed, storage and transport will be easier, and replacing stripped bolts would be easier.
ChadTower:
shmokes, how often do you figure you'll ever need to take this thing apart?
shmokes:
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shmokes, how often do you figure you'll ever need to take this thing apart?
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Probably three or four times in its life. The only time it would be taken apart is when I'm moving to a new house, or if it needs to go into a room where its size/weight would make it difficult or impossible to maneuver intact. It's on casters and has cabinet handles installed on the back, so just general moving around will be a breeze.
--- Quote from: 2600 on August 06, 2008, 11:11:11 am ---How thick is the wood? How much is left after countersinking?
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It's 3/4" thick. There still seems to be quite a lot after countersinking. Plus, the holes are completely filled with 2500 lbs epoxy, which should somewhat minimize any structural integrity loss I would think. I certainly hope it's okay, cos the deed is done. ;D FWIW, I'm supporting each side-panel with eight large bolts -- half inch or so in diameter. I've included a photo-realistic rendering to give you an idea of how I'm supporting it. The red X's indicate bolt locations.
shmokes:
Oh yeah, I'll also be mounting the monitor with the mounting plates 1up developed and briefly sold. I imagine that should add to the rigidity of the frame.
ChadTower:
2500lb epoxy doesn't matter if the material it is holding onto is rated for a fraction of that.