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Beretta:
ok so the cab im working on seems to have a problem.

while inspecting the rear door (which needs replaced) i was taking measurements.. thats when i noticed the cab is 1/2 inch wider in the middle then it is at the top and bottom.

after scratching my head a few i noticed the left side of the cab is separating from the cross beams connecting the cab.

mainly the monitor shelf and speaker area.

pushing on it did'nt seem to budge.. so im looking for fixes here.. now it seems like a clamp would work.. but who has 27 inch clamps? i dont..

so my only other though is to lay it on it's side and then lay on it and hope my weight can push it back together.

the cab does'nt seem to be wobbly or anything so i dont think it's structural problem but it means when i replace the rear door if i dont fix this i'd have to cut it crooked and that would just be sloppy.


so i need ideas on how to fix this.. i assume once i get it pushed back together some wood glue will keep it that way.

has anyone had this problem before? it's a joust cab if that matters any.

Kman-Sweden:
You could try using something like these...

Octo:

--- Quote from: Beretta on October 20, 2009, 05:31:59 am ---.. but who has 27 inch clamps? i dont..

--- End quote ---

I do, they're called bar clamps...  :lol And those ratchet straps might work as well.

Are the screws holding the shelf backing out, forcing the side to bow? Could just be that you need to remove them, put a nailer strip on the shelf, then screw the side to the strip.

EDIT: Here's some cheap 36" bar clamps from good ol' Harbor Frieght...

Hoopz:
+1 for bar clamps.  Mine go up to 48" and come in handy for various projects.

BobA:
Bar clamps are probably the best way to go.   The straps have give and may not be able to force the wood back into place enough.

You might be able to use the straps if you can put a 2x4 across the area on both sides and then strap the 2x4 so there is a hard bearing surface on the cab but the clamps are still be surest way.

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