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by caleb105
Mon May 22, 2017 9:53 am
Forum: Build Threads
Topic: Home Theater Build - THT & SLA
Replies: 23
Views: 3308

Re: Home Theater Build - THT & SLA

Yesterday, I cut Panel 3 to final size. There's something beautiful about a chamfer in Baltic Birch with no voids. The installation of Panel 3 went much smoother, as there's not much to get confused about. I've seen some people use creative methods for clamping Panel 3 in place, but I just pressed i...
by caleb105
Mon May 22, 2017 9:49 am
Forum: Build Threads
Topic: Home Theater Build - THT & SLA
Replies: 23
Views: 3308

Re: Home Theater Build - THT & SLA

My build moves slowly forward. I'm shooting to glue up 1 panel per day, if I can find the time. I cut Panel 2 to final size, including the slight chamfer on the end, and did a test fit before installing (looked pretty good). The problem is that Panel #2 is perfectly square, with only a VERY slight c...
by caleb105
Mon May 22, 2017 9:18 am
Forum: Build Threads
Topic: Home Theater Build - THT & SLA
Replies: 23
Views: 3308

Re: Home Theater Build - THT & SLA

Once the PL sets, pull them out. They appear to be sticking out of the exterior of the cab, so there will be no compromise to the air tightness of the joint. The squeeze out is pretty good, maybe even too much. Is it the same on the other side of the glue joint? Are you clamping, then shooting brad...
by caleb105
Fri May 19, 2017 9:57 am
Forum: Build Threads
Topic: Home Theater Build - THT & SLA
Replies: 23
Views: 3308

Re: Home Theater Build - THT & SLA

Last night I took the leap and attached Panel #1! In the end it was successful, but it definitely wasn't the smoothest. lol First I used some of the scrap 1/2" ACX plywood I have laying around to make some 90 degree clamp jigs to help keep everything aligned. I'm using PL 3X Premium and 18ga 1-...
by caleb105
Fri May 19, 2017 9:41 am
Forum: Build Threads
Topic: Home Theater Build - THT & SLA
Replies: 23
Views: 3308

Re: Home Theater Build - THT & SLA

I just noticed something... you do not have enough extra BB for all the braces. You will need 2 sets for a 24.5" wide THT. Hmmm.... you may be right. I didn't consider the braces when I did my initial parts layout. If necessary, I've got some 1/2" ACX plywood laying around that I could us...
by caleb105
Mon May 15, 2017 9:37 pm
Forum: Build Threads
Topic: Home Theater Build - THT & SLA
Replies: 23
Views: 3308

Re: Home Theater Build - THT & SLA

Will do! Definitely not trying to take anything away from Bill!
by caleb105
Mon May 15, 2017 11:49 am
Forum: Build Threads
Topic: Home Theater Build - THT & SLA
Replies: 23
Views: 3308

Re: Home Theater Build - THT & SLA

When I had originally cut Panel #1 out of the full sheet of plywood, I cut it to the length listed in the plans cut list. I used the table saw to cut the angle on one end of it, then ran it back thru the table saw with the blade in the vertical position, to rip it to its final length. I was running ...
by caleb105
Mon May 15, 2017 11:47 am
Forum: Build Threads
Topic: Home Theater Build - THT & SLA
Replies: 23
Views: 3308

Re: Home Theater Build - THT & SLA

Another benefit of having a table saw is that I can easily dial in the angles for the panel edges.
by caleb105
Mon May 15, 2017 11:46 am
Forum: Build Threads
Topic: Home Theater Build - THT & SLA
Replies: 23
Views: 3308

Re: Home Theater Build - THT & SLA

Overall I think it turned out pretty clean.
by caleb105
Mon May 15, 2017 11:46 am
Forum: Build Threads
Topic: Home Theater Build - THT & SLA
Replies: 23
Views: 3308

Re: Home Theater Build - THT & SLA

I cut to the outside edge, leaving the extra material attached to the panel, then trimmed the tabs off the panel once it was removed.
by caleb105
Mon May 15, 2017 11:45 am
Forum: Build Threads
Topic: Home Theater Build - THT & SLA
Replies: 23
Views: 3308

Re: Home Theater Build - THT & SLA

I used a jig saw to finish the cuts in the corner. It had a fine-tooth metal cutting blade installed in it, so I just used that.
by caleb105
Mon May 15, 2017 11:44 am
Forum: Build Threads
Topic: Home Theater Build - THT & SLA
Replies: 23
Views: 3308

Re: Home Theater Build - THT & SLA

Next up was the plunge-cuts for the access panel. I once again used my sled. However, what I realized is that my circular saw does not plunge straight down… but moves to the side slightly as it plunges (circled in red below). Once it was plunged thru, I could make the remainder of the cut with the b...
by caleb105
Mon May 15, 2017 11:43 am
Forum: Build Threads
Topic: Home Theater Build - THT & SLA
Replies: 23
Views: 3308

Re: Home Theater Build - THT & SLA

Continuing to work outside, I then carefully laid out all the lines on the side panel. I made sure to triple check everything, and then labeled each panel placement as recommended in the plans. I then used a 1/16” drill bit to transfer these measurements to the other panel.
by caleb105
Mon May 15, 2017 11:42 am
Forum: Build Threads
Topic: Home Theater Build - THT & SLA
Replies: 23
Views: 3308

Re: Home Theater Build - THT & SLA

After a couple hours of measuring & cutting, I had all the panels cut for both the THT and SLA center. I used painters tape to label each panel as I cut them, with their panel # and intended dimensions. That way I won’t grab a finished panel thinking that it’s scrap. The two rectangular panels o...
by caleb105
Mon May 15, 2017 11:42 am
Forum: Build Threads
Topic: Home Theater Build - THT & SLA
Replies: 23
Views: 3308

Re: Home Theater Build - THT & SLA

I’m fortunate enough to have a table saw, which I then used to rip the panels to their final sizes. I was able to run multiple panels thru the table saw with the fence set at the 23.5” panel width to try to keep everything consistent.