Pete H Posted February 4, 2010 Share Posted February 4, 2010 The guide coat shows everything. Highs, lows, and if you're keeping your block flat.Great build thread! I never even considered doing a guide coat prior to sanding, but I'm not a painter. Great tip![Y] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carbon_66 Posted February 9, 2010 Author Share Posted February 9, 2010 Thanks kg4 and Pete. On to the veneer. I'm using a 4x10 sheet of ribbon stripe Sapele from Joe Woodworker. This is an unbeliaveable match to my '01 Mahogany RB5's. $124 shipped to my door with a quart of Titan DX contact cement. I used most of the 4x10 and about 3/4 of the Titan. I really like this glue. I picked up the roller and 6 refills at Lowes. I bought 100 1" brushes on Ebay. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carbon_66 Posted February 9, 2010 Author Share Posted February 9, 2010 The veneer is cut with an Olfa rotary cutter on the cutting mat. I buy them here> http://www.olfaproducts.com/ I tried the Band-it edge trimmer. I found a small Stanley block plane and it cuts way cleaner. Slower, but a lot less tear out. Lowes, $9. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carbon_66 Posted February 9, 2010 Author Share Posted February 9, 2010 I sanded the paper off of the back of the veneer for the bass bin. I'm trying to eliminate the paper line at the front of the v. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carbon_66 Posted February 9, 2010 Author Share Posted February 9, 2010 Ready for the edge banding. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carbon_66 Posted February 9, 2010 Author Share Posted February 9, 2010 The edge strips are cut about 1/16 large. I pre glue the strips and the cabinet and let dry for about 30 minutes. All of the 45's are pre cut, one at a time and I work my way around. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carbon_66 Posted February 9, 2010 Author Share Posted February 9, 2010 Wax paper is used for positioning. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carbon_66 Posted February 9, 2010 Author Share Posted February 9, 2010 That's it for now. I learned a lot of tricks on this one and the second will go much faster. Thanks to all of the members who have posted threads on veneering. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZombieWoof Posted February 9, 2010 Share Posted February 9, 2010 WoW those are Lookin' Good ! ................................ ;p Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carbon_66 Posted February 9, 2010 Author Share Posted February 9, 2010 Thanks Mike. Since this is my first veneer job, I made a small test box. I sanded with 180 on a hard block for about 5 minutes before I went through. This is way more sanding than I will do on the cabinets. I just need to watch the edges. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kg4guy Posted February 9, 2010 Share Posted February 9, 2010 Wow nice work Greg those are amazing like the color choice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carbon_66 Posted February 10, 2010 Author Share Posted February 10, 2010 Wow nice work Greg those are amazing like the color choice. Thanks. I think they're going to look pretty good and sound even better. Remeber those crossovers I was talking to you about? I put them in the other set and they sound incredible. Way more detail. The biggest difference I found is that they sound better at a lower volume than the stock networks. I think you build your own stuff, but let me know if you want a set, I'll see if I can talk him into building another pair. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carbon_66 Posted February 10, 2010 Author Share Posted February 10, 2010 It's good to be out of the garage for a while. This is what I'm listening to while I work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carbon_66 Posted February 10, 2010 Author Share Posted February 10, 2010 I used MDO for the doghouse door. The screw holes were countersunk with a microstop. These are originally used to countersink the holes for aviation rivets. It's spring loaded and can be adjusted for depth in .001" increments. They're on ebay all the time. I've had this one for about 15 years, great tool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carbon_66 Posted February 10, 2010 Author Share Posted February 10, 2010 The bottom is done. Back to sanding. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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colterphoto1 Posted February 12, 2010 Share Posted February 12, 2010 6 meg photos? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carbon_66 Posted February 12, 2010 Author Share Posted February 12, 2010 6 meg photos? Yea, 5.6 for these. D60, stock lens, 18-55. The flash is really harsh on this one. Any tips on shooting inside at night? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marvel Posted February 12, 2010 Share Posted February 12, 2010 6 meg photos? Yea, 5.6 for these. D60, stock lens, 18-55. The flash is really harsh on this one. Any tips on shooting inside at night? I think he is saying in a nice way to MAKE THEM SMALLER! [] At 50% they'l come out to about 1.5 meg, which is much better for everyone to view and download. Even that is overkill, but at least you don't have to wait too long for each photo to load.Nice work on the cabinets, btw. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kg4guy Posted February 12, 2010 Share Posted February 12, 2010 ; Again very nice what would you charge to due this to a pair of La scalas? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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