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Laminated upright cabinet. [99.9% done]
javeryh:
I think most people just seal up the plywood/MDF and paint those interior edges black. I wouldn't spend all that money on laminate just for that.
syph007:
--- Quote from: javeryh on September 02, 2009, 10:16:49 am ---I think most people just seal up the plywood/MDF and paint those interior edges black. I wouldn't spend all that money on laminate just for that.
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That does indeed make the most economical sense. But that means on that side my tmolding will be 1/16inch overhanging... any easy way to trim that one side? I already routed my slot dead center, so that why im was leaning towards dual side lamination.
javeryh:
--- Quote from: syph007 on September 02, 2009, 10:37:23 am ---
--- Quote from: javeryh on September 02, 2009, 10:16:49 am ---I think most people just seal up the plywood/MDF and paint those interior edges black. I wouldn't spend all that money on laminate just for that.
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That does indeed make the most economical sense. But that means on that side my tmolding will be 1/16inch overhanging... any easy way to trim that one side? I already routed my slot dead center, so that why im was leaning towards dual side lamination.
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I've seen people trim t-molding like that with a razor with really nice results but I would never go that route (I'm 100% sure my cut would not be straight in spots!). Hmmm.... is it really going to be 1/16"? I'd take a scrap of plywood, route a slot dead center, laminate one side and paint the other (remember 2 coats of primer and 2 coats of paint does have some thickness) and see how bad the overhang is. I'm guessing you could live with it and that no one will notice... :cheers:
syph007:
Finally got time to do one laminate side. I did decide to laminate both sides which turns out to be a good thing. This is an inside piece and you can JUST see some of the coarse grain show throw just barely though. When I do the outside piece I'll give it a good sanding first. Never used that contact cement stuff before but it was a piece of cake. Did the flush trim around the edges and then a light hand file. The surface is beautiful. I know i made the right move now, now way I could even get something this nice by painting, I just suck at painting.
Very fun hobby! I think all the reading about doing this for years has engerized me.. I just wish I didnt have to go to work and could keep building!
GaryMcT:
Very nice! I've been thinking the same way about painting. . . I don't think I'd ever do a good job at it, but I figure I can figure out how to laminate.
I've been contemplating building a Defender-style cab from scratch. . . I wonder if you can paint the pattern with the stencil on top of the laminate and have it work well?
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