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Main => Woodworking => Topic started by: Tzakiel on October 23, 2013, 09:07:31 am

Title: Building my CP box... input needed!
Post by: Tzakiel on October 23, 2013, 09:07:31 am

I posted this in my project thread, but my project is new/isn't very popular so I don't think many are reading it.

Basically, I am asking for some input on my box dimensions, how to attach MDF panels together, and how/when to paint the box.  Woodworking help appreciated!

http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php/topic,135197.msg1396473.html#msg1396473 (http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php/topic,135197.msg1396473.html#msg1396473)

Title: Re: Building my CP box... input needed!
Post by: CaptainMarvel on October 23, 2013, 03:01:28 pm

I responded in your project thread  . . . .


With regard to joining panels, you could try dowel joinery.

You can get a very handy self centering dowel jog pretty inexpensively via Harbor Freight Tools (http://www.harborfreight.com/self-centering-doweling-jig-41345.html)



Here's a nifty arcticle on DIY dowel joinery --> http://www.chezlarsson.com/myblog/2009/03/dowel-and-tenon-step-by-step.html (http://www.chezlarsson.com/myblog/2009/03/dowel-and-tenon-step-by-step.html)


Although focusing on kitchen cabinet construction, the following article provides some info on different joinery methods
(including dowels) --> http://www.home-style-choices.com/kitchen-cabinet-construction.html (http://www.home-style-choices.com/kitchen-cabinet-construction.html)