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Two more pics of panel 6 and 7.

Thanks Tom. Are the braces just pl'd in place. I think there are going to be places I can't get a nail or screw in like between panel 4 and 7.

Drew

How much about an inch or so.

Where should the braces go? Should they be lined up in a straight line or should they be staggered or does it matter? This is for the THT LP.

Thanks

I'm getting close to putting the braces in on the tht. How are they fastened in place. There are some that aren't going to be able to be screwed or brad nailed. Do I just put them in place and then rub pl premium all around the joints to attach them?

Yes, I may get a piece of cardboard to try to get size right.

Yes, the first one was just a little big so I figured I would trace the old whole with a sharpie then cut inside that line. Should I cut the whole on a 30-45 degree angle?

Well, panel 6 aka the baffle didn't go too well. I cut the whole a little big and I don't think there is enough wood left for the tee-nuts to grab on to. I will try again tomorrow.

Well panels 4 and 5 went on today with the help of my wife. I plan on doing panel 6 the baffle tomorrow. What is everyone using for epoxy?

You are correct Bill. I may trim the extra off once panel 4 is installed. Is there an easy way to make sure panel 4 is the correct height on the clamping side?

Thanks, Drew

Here are some more pictures of my progress. For panel 4 can I just dry fit it to the other side panel until PL dries? Or how do I get the proper height of the panel on the clamping side? Is my panel 2 being slightly higher than panel 4 (first pic) going to be a problem?

Drew

I am assembling the THT LP in the basement as I figured it was too cold in the garage. I think I will make the bead bigger on next panel and cock the seam of the first panel to make sure it is sealed.

Here is a pic of the Baltic birch I'm using.

Ok thanks miked. I'm hoping there will be more squeeze out by morning. If not I will PL the seam and use more on my next panels. I am going to screw together panels dry the remove add PL then re screw.

Thanks for all the replies. I expected to see more of the PL premium coming out of the sides of the joints than I do. How big should the bead of PL be? Will it expand ovenight? I attached the side to panel 1 around 7pm.

Thanks, Drew