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vader:
Was considering using a cambolt system when building my new cab.  Do you guys recommend it and what would be the upside/downside to this..would it be sturdy or would it be like some of that cheap office funiture that wobbles if you breathe on it ?  Reason I was considering this is it would eliminate any screws showing from the outside and I would avoid having to putty in the screw holes and sand them down.  I know brackets would be another option, just felt like I would pass it by you guys.  Are there any other suggestions ?

Tim

DrewKaree:
Are you talking about something like these?

Upsides
Quicker assembly
Easy knockdown if you need to move it
Clean look from outside of cab
Stability will be just fine - won't be a worry, although you may need a few more along the long backside

Downsides
Price per connector (dunno your source, but those run between 5-10 bucks per, depending on size)
Time involved in making sure alignment is correct
Tools required for installation kinda pricey (forstner bit) but only a one-time buy
May still require screws along backside of cab due to size, or require 2-3 more connectors
PITA screwing in the bolt part of this connector - YOU MUST PREDRILL THE HOLE FOR THE BOLT

Other options would be to just use screws on the outside of your cab, but use a countersink bit to set the screw heads even with the top of the cab....it sucks to have to do it, but with a R/O sander, it truly isn't that much work to get a clean surface again. 

If you're using plywood, you could use 1x1's and screw from the inside .

vader:
Wow, had no clue they were that much....would be cheaper to buy a desk and use those, lol....I guess it's off to counter sinking and putty for me....did that on my past one, was just considering different options

Tim

JustMichael:
vader88,  have you tried pocket screws?  You can get a non-Kreg jig fairly cheap and you can get pocket screw plugs too.

vader:
not familiar with that....do u possibly have a link to that ?

Tim

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