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Originally Posted by Jeru
Jcrash and/or others:
What particular web resources might you recommend to guide a novice through how to go about building a cabinet? I would need to know about proper construction techniques, tools needed, etc.
I know I could do it, just don't know if I could do it WELL (that is, something I'd enjoy looking at, something that wouldn't fall apart, etc.) I'd much rather fork over the few hundred bucks to a good builder than spend money on materials and (probably) tools and build something that looked crappy anyhow.
Thanks.
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I never really used any resources. Every now and then I'd look at photos to get my bearings, but otherwise, it all sort of "makes sense."
For instance, fingerjoint jigs usually have instructions, but if like me, you don't read them, it is still sort of obvious how the jig sorta works. Tolex is all seams and corners, so you may want to practise with paper towels and tape or something first... look at photos to see how to handle seams and corners (something I still suck at).
I use a 3/4" wide router bit set about 1/4" deep to make cleats for panel/baffle mounts. I then glue a 3"4 thick piece of wood in the channel and clamp it till dry. I then rear mount the front baffles to the cleats with screws.
Once everything is dry and putty'ed and sanded, I use a round corner router bit on the cab's corners (except for the backside, like Fenders).
Half blind dovetail joints like Rob DiStefano uses... well, that is something I can't wrap my head (or jig) around! His cabs look really cool and are actual crasftman material there!