Cutting my sides for TT

[justphil]

I had read in a build somewhere about leaving 1 of the sides longer than the exact cut one for possible out of square problems. My plans say nothing of this and I didn't know if this was a normal step. Also are there any other tips or tricks some want to throw my way to help things move along smoothly? I know the first one would be read the directions read the directions read the directions.
Also, are you supposed to let things glue overnight. If I am using screws and a brad gun can I go however far I want at any given time? I am not wanting to rush anything just didn't know if it was important to let things set.
Thank you all for your time =)
Phil

[Harley]

If I am using screws and a brad gun can I go however far I want at any given time? l

Yep - just make sure the overall box stays square right through your operations though.

PL glue is slippery as well, so going from one operation to another means good screwing/bradding beforehand.

Some operations has a natural 'pause' begging for an overnight rest - you'll recognise these.

[bossman]

People leave the side longer because the box doesn't always come out perfect and you cant always get the sides to line up 100% with the edges of the second side when you put it on. Once the second side is on and dry, you can use a router to cut it flush with the side. I did not realize this technique until after my TT was complete and the sides didn't line up 100% with the edges. I used Bondo and sandpaper to correct the issue and it came out perfect.

One thing I will say is to take your time when you cut the hole for the driver. Make sure you cut it the proper size and make sure all the T-nuts are good and test fit the driver to it, and make sure all bolts line up. Do this before you glue this baffle in, because once its in you don't want to have to modify it...it will be much more difficult.

I used a hammer and brads to put mine together. I cut all the panels out and then grandpa and I put about 3 panels in per day. Any more than 3 panels with wet PL, and there is no room to put any more clamps. Without screws, I wouldn't get too ambitious trying to rush it together.

I used about 2 tubes of PL on mine.

I hope that helps.

[justphil]

Thanks for your replies and yes it does help. I guess it will make more sense when I start building. I don't see why at this point you would leave something clamped once you have attached it with a nail gun or screws. I am 100% in no hurry and I want this to be perfect. I really want to take my time and make it look cool somehow but I am not overly creative =P

[SeisTres]

Thanks for your replies and yes it does help. I guess it will make more sense when I start building. I don't see why at this point you would leave something clamped once you have attached it with a nail gun or screws. I am 100% in no hurry and I want this to be perfect. I really want to take my time and make it look cool somehow but I am not overly creative =P

I didn't use clamps (save for the small pieces) and if you ready the panels, three panels on the tubas I did on one day and two for the titans since if you do more, it starts wrapping around and you start nudging the fresh pl. But dont worry, once you start, it all becomes obvious. Like you said, just take your time and don't rush any step and you should be fine.

As for the sides, I got mine ripped at lowes and on my first pair or titans I had to take almot 3/4" from the the bottom since the build was all crooked. But on the the ohter four, I knew what to look for and what to worry about the most and they came out right on. I didn't even trim them, just used the roud over bit and they came out fine.