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Wade:
This is another reason why I encourage people not to screw their game together from the outside.  Screw it from the inside, glue it inside, and use a few carriage bolts if needed to support key areas.

It isn't just to avoid having to fill and sand.  It is because filler and wood don't have exactly the same properties, and with enough change in temperature or moisture, the filled areas are likely to be noticable.

Every real video game I have except ONE, has carriage bolt heads exposed on the outside.  So what's the big deal with having a couple for the monitor and the base in a home-built cabinet?

Wade

Minwah:

--- Quote from: Wade on October 10, 2005, 01:22:51 pm ---This is another reason why I encourage people not to screw their game together from the outside.  Screw it from the inside, glue it inside, and use a few carriage bolts if needed to support key areas.

--- End quote ---

It is a fair point, but I don't like screwing from the inside as it isn't as strong.  Granted with carriage bolts as you suggest it would be OK but not quite as nice to look at.  I admit I'm a hypocrite as I actually like seeing the bolts on control panels!

I think filler is ok to use, but my lack of experience (& possibly the same goes for others) means I messed it up a bit.  Something learned anyway...

Havok:
Glue is always stronger than screws. There really is no reason to use screws at all. Glue, clamp, let dry and you're all done!

Minwah:

--- Quote from: Havok on October 10, 2005, 02:02:52 pm ---Glue is always stronger than screws. There really is no reason to use screws at all. Glue, clamp, let dry and you're all done!

--- End quote ---

I glued & screwed.  Glue is very strong but I messed up a few parts of my cab and managed to break the glued bits apart (fortunately).  You couldn't break a screwed cab apart without a screwdriver...

daywane:

--- Quote from: Havok on October 10, 2005, 02:02:52 pm ---Glue is always stronger than screws. There really is no reason to use screws at all. Glue, clamp, let dry and you're all done!

--- End quote ---

you may be right,  but I hill have to say,  that needs to be proven to me.

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