If you tell how to clamp.....I'll show you my baffle!! (read

[bean438]

So the SLA curve baffle is all cut and ready to glue. I have to say this was the most satisfying thing I have done so far.

I have PL premium, regular wood glue, and gorilla glue. The plans say to use PL turbo, but I cant find any.

I was able to clamp the whole baffle, BUT the parts could be separated with very little pressure, but they did hold.

Am I over thinking the clamping thing? WHen they say PL expands I am getting thoughts of massive psi hydrostatic pressure exerted on the pieces.

How tightly do things need to be clamped?

I am at a complete loss as to clamping this thing tightly, so any creative ideas, or tips, jigs, etc?

Here is my baffle, I am so proud. I screwed up many other things so far, and the SLA baffle went without a hitch. I thought this piece would have been the most trouble:

http://img801.imageshack.us/img801/7924/bafflecurve.jpg

[Bill Fitzmaurice]

If your joints are tight you can use a woodworking glue. Brush it on the mating surfaces for a total bond. The key is that the assembly not be disturbed while it sets, preferably overnight. Regular PL could push the sections apart.

[bean438]

The joints are very tight, all cuts as smooth as glass thanks to my new festool plunge saw.

Wood glue it is then, but 3-2 piece sections for tonight and tomorrow I glue it all together.

Thanks Bill.

[ewetho]

I had that issue with mine and PL. Aggravating for sure.

[bean438]

Parts all cut and ready to glue. But I will wait until I get the drivers in case I have to route the sides for the drivers to fit:


http://img825.imageshack.us/img825/3041/ready.jpg

Question for you guys. Of course I will trim all the edges up nice with a router, and I will 1/4 round as well.

But for the top and bottom piece will 1/4 rounding the inside edges be a problem where the baffle meets the edge? I am thinking no because the sides will be 1/4 rounded as well. But obviously I 1/4 round the inside edge before I glue the baffle.

Do I have that right?

[ewetho]

You could easily set the baffle back a quarter inch and then no problems. I routed the outside and left the inside square.

[bean438]

I'll route the panels first, and then slide the baffle to the point it looks good.