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Screw and glue...
Posted: Thu Jan 29, 2009 4:01 pm
by MobileAudio219
When youre building a enclosure do you glue and screw/brad, or just glue by itself?
I personally use glue and screws.
It's a little more hassle, but I just feel more comfortable using a mechanical fastener... especially if its a high power set-up..
Posted: Thu Jan 29, 2009 4:10 pm
by Ryan from Ohio
I use both.
The simple fact is when building boxes nobodies cuts are square and perpendicular enough to take advantage of glues real strength.
Posted: Thu Jan 29, 2009 4:24 pm
by swimmerdude
I have seen people not use any type of screws at all and just hold the wood in place and glue away. Personally, I'm a little leery of doing that but in all reality, the glue is what holds the box. The screws are really just there to hold the box tight until the glue sets. So.... I too glue and screw. Pre-drill though.... ha, i haven't pre-drilled anything in a long time.
Posted: Thu Jan 29, 2009 5:18 pm
by Bwcad1
Glue and Staples or Glue and Brad's over build and get your self an angle grinder with a 24 or 48 grit pad.
Posted: Thu Jan 29, 2009 5:29 pm
by Ryan from Ohio
lol, thats exactly what I do Bill.
But thats not always perfect either. Especially when you make a 5 sided area and go to put the last piece on... Its never right, ever. I can be within 1/32" everywhere and still not be on when it comes to the last board...
Posted: Thu Jan 29, 2009 5:56 pm
by Bwcad1
Mine are usually pretty close and i can almost always fill the small gap's with tightbond. if its a decent sized gap ill rip it out and retry. you can always clamp it if its off a bit and hold it in place till the glue sets up.
Posted: Thu Jan 29, 2009 6:04 pm
by MobileAudio219
how many apart to you put your screws?
I usually go around 4-6", or whatever keeps the screws an equal distance apart... I measure and mark where each screw goes, just so everything is evenly spaced...
I probably get a little excessive with the screws..
Posted: Thu Jan 29, 2009 6:20 pm
by Ryan from Ohio
About 4-6" here also.
I used to get real intense on their positioning, but now I just shoot for close. Of course with the screws I use now I dont even have to predrill. Just zap them in and DONE.
Posted: Thu Jan 29, 2009 7:22 pm
by MobileAudio219
Ryan from Ohio wrote:About 4-6" here also.
I used to get real intense on their positioning, but now I just shoot for close. Of course with the screws I use now I dont even have to predrill. Just zap them in and DONE.
What screws do you use, can you counter sink them?
Posted: Thu Jan 29, 2009 7:31 pm
by MobileAudio219
Do you guys use a cicular saw and and jig/straight ede or a table saw?
Yeah, some how I hit the post botton twice, so I edited this post with another question so I wouldnt look like a dumb@ss... Opps, too late.