Garryb Cab - WIP photo - need help.

[big_garryb]

Hi everyone - thanks for reading.

i need your help, encouragement and advise - ive hit snag with the cab.

i decided to cover the sideart with plexi - was a good idea in my head. being a numptie i didnt price the plexi - it will cost

[whammoed]

Where are you pricing the lexan...If it is at a home improvement place, try a local plastic supplier instead.  I find the prices much more reasonable.  

There are also edge trimmers for t-molding:
http://www.tapeease.com/t-molding_tools.htm
but they are probably too expensive to justify just one use...perhaps some careful trimming with a razor would do the trick?  Try it on a test piece first of course.

hope this helps

[Witchboard]

Damn, that does suck.  Hmmm..

Depending on what tools you have available to you, you could rip some 2mm strips on a table saw or something and glue a border a couple inches thick around the outside edge.  Fill, sand then paint.  Then use the inside for side art.  It would look like a recessed area where the art would be.

See if smaller t-molding is available and route a new slot if you're screws aren't in the way.

Maybe not use t-molding?  Use another type of molding that you glue or iron on?

I guess you could always do #1 and remake the sides of your cab.

Good luck in whatever you do.  Man... that does suck.

[SirPeale]

Fill in the routed slot, and route again?

[AGGIEZ]

I wonder if you could use some self leveling gel to cover it? That might be a pretty cool alternative but you'd be breaking new ground. All you'd have to do is lay the cab on it's side and fill.

http://www.goldenpaints.com/technicaldata/selfgel.php

[mozzer]

That's not a bad idea Aggiez.

It says it dries to a clear flexible film. How durable is it? Does it scratch easy?

[whammoed]

Is that the stuff you see on restaurant tables sometimes?  If so, and if not for that matter, really interesting idea.  If it is that stuff it seems really durable.

[whammoed]

This is the stuff i'm thinking of:
http://www.shopmaninc.com/kk121.html

[AmericanDemon]

If you hit it hard enough it'll chip.  Sharp points will gouge it.  Its hard to get just right.  If you are wanting a rolled over look, it will take you some time to get it perfect.  

Refilling the routed slot is a better idea.  Have a second go at it.

[AGGIEZ]

Is that the stuff you see on restaurant tables sometimes?  If so, and if not for that matter, really interesting idea.  If it is that stuff it seems really durable.

Yeh. I'm not sure about the durability, but if they put that stuff on restaurant tables, it has to be pretty damn durable! Most anything will gouge with a sharp point scratching it and I don't really see how "self leveling" would be difficult. Anyways, just an idea. Let us know how you fix the problem...

[pcdoctor]

Is that a 25" or 27" monitor?
Also is that a UAII cab or plans you used yourself?
Very nice!

[boyowilkins]

Cab looks real good m8  

Filling in the groove and starting again sounds the best idea to my simple mind....

[big_garryb]

sorry guys - been offline since i started the post....... thanks for the feedback.

filling and re-routing wouldnt work because the t-mold is 2mm wider then the wood anyway it goes....... although i suppose 1mm each side would be better than 2mm at one side............ might pop down to b&q tomorrow after work fr a look for some 2mm panelling.

failing that i might fill and reroute and just accept the 1mm each side - a couple of people want the cab off me already - so i could give it away as a gift then do a new one!!!!!!!!  

It is a 25" screen......... and sort of just winged it with the plans as i went along - it came out great since no real thought went into the process............ well a bit.

at least my next cab will be better as i will know the dodgy bits!!

[simplygriff]

Nice looking Cab!

Do they make off center t-Molding?  I could have sworn they had it at www.t-molding.com

Maybe I'm crazy.

[big_garryb]

never thought of that griff............ i will check that out!!

thanks
garry

[CCM]

yep, there is off-set t-molding...  check it out and see if it's the right size for you...

http://www.t-molding.com/cart/customer/product.php?productid=11&cat=4&page=1

[Matt, GoC]

I used acrylic plastic on my CP and plan to use it on the sides of my cab to protect my side art, as you planned to do.  I forget the brand name of the plastic but I'll get it if you want.  It is quite cheap and versitile.   I used a stronger, more expensive version for my CP, and was able to drill several dozen holes without hardly a crack (nothing visible).  For a more general use, the cheaper version should suffice.  I think it was called Plastikote but not exactly sure.  I paid about $30USD for a sheet of the tough stuff (the lighter-dudy plastic is about half the cost), and it was enough for two tries of a CP at 14x40 inches, with a little to spare.  I'd try that before filling in your sides with goo.  Hope that helps!