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That is chipboard, also called particle board, not OSB, or Oriented Strand Board. I don't recommend using either for anything, because the dust from both, when cutting, is quite toxic. So practically, it's more of a health concern than structural? I could live with some dust from few cuts for some ...

I kinda guessed that answer (about chipboard). So one more full 8'x4' ply board it is than... If I may ask (just curious), I guess it's because particleboard's (chipboard) inferiority in vertical strength? And/or the overall thickness of it? I've been at several local cabinet makers. Any 12mm (1/2&q...

Thanks. How about using particleboard (chipboard) for some of the braces? I've got quite some leftovers of it, veneered on both sides. Or just bite the bullet and buy third 8'x4' plywood board (and only use up to 1/4 of it)? http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/d/d1/Particleboard.jpg/...

Weight will not be of any problem. Workshop is very close to the common room where THT will be located. Even if it ends up really heavy, there are always friends eager to help in return of few beers... :wink: But I'd really like to hear if there are any obvious (or not so much so) pitfalls to using ...

After a long search for a source of appropriate plywood in my country I'm left with essentially two options. - Wait even more for something to came up. - Use 3/4" (18mm) plywood instead of 1/2" (12mm) to build a THT. I really don't want to wait any more, and the winter is coming... :noob: ...

It's so reassuring to hear from experienced builder that has already used uncommon adhesives. Thanks mate. And thanks everybody for the help. BTW I've decided to use the Bison Original Montage Kit for my THT build. (Bison PU Max Construct wasn't available locally). I will report about my experience ...

Is it possible to use/combine traditional glue (only on biscuits and the biscuits holes) and PL (on the whole joint and around the biscuits themselves)?

Tnx mate, if I can't find PU Max Construct locally than I'll go with Bison (Original) Montage Kit. BTW something I've learned in this thread is that I was wrong to think that every polyurethane based adhesive is also gap filling. When I look at the glue I bought, on Bison Pu Max Timber descriptions ...

...another Bison product that I feel is a very close substitute to the PL glue. It is the "Montage Kit Original... Have you maybe worked with Bison's PU Max Construct ? PU Max Construct.png I have yet to check PU Max Construct's local availability, but this one states it is both polyurethane a...

Bison Montagekit Original is not polyurethane, but paste adhesive based on polychloroprene rubber (like neoprene ) , synthetic resins and solvents. It's technical documentation says: Montage kit Original Features: * Permanently elastic * Filling capacity: good. * Suitable for uneven surfaces * Mois...

I have just been through the photos I've made in said stores , few days ago. (attaching a pair of them bellow) I guess it's the same product we are talking about. MontageKit01.jpg MontageKit02.jpg I guess if you say it has good gap filling properties I should hurry to switch my current glue with a p...

OMG tnx mate, now I'm almost sure I've seen that exact product in local stores. Not sure about that "ORIGINAL" label though. I even think I've been through it's instructions (as with any adhesive I've laid my hands in stores). Yet it says it's a Montage Kit (which I guess still means it's ...

Expanding 100% polyurethane is an adhesive which achieves its strongest bond through compression ( claps or screws ) and moisture during the curing process. Because it expands, it fills any small gaps so it acts like a gap filler for those situations. So if the adhesive is not 100% polyurethane it ...

I've contacted Bison's tech support with inquiry about this adhesive's expanding (gap filling) properties. And asked if there is any other adhesive from Bison that meets my requirements better than this particular adhesive. I've also checked http://www.speakerhardware.com. Damn, PL in 10.6oz bottle ...

That's very kind of you mate, but it's never so simple here. Thing is, if I order something via air shipping (FedEx or UPS), I get to bear ridiculous (and unavoidable) airport custom taxes. If I dear to use ground shipping via postal office, there's big chance I won't get the shipment. Because someo...