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Focal drivers in a high quality cabinet
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<blockquote data-quote="Timber_MG" data-source="post: 37559" data-attributes="member: 18"><p>Tongue and groove in my experience is the best (no experience with biscuits and MDF, great for hard woods though). I concur with the advice given by Gert on using PVC glue with clamps or tie down straps. Even butt-joined MDF can come out well (as many a test cab will attest to), but a router table makes quick work of a rabbet. Fasteners and MDF are a pain sometimes. What works well however (only really applicable for baffles) is drilling and tapping the MDF and applying some super glue/epoxy to the thread to strengthen the structure. Once dry run the tap through again (cordless drills work a charm for tapping) et voila (no T-nuts that can fall out either). If you need to make very sure, use a threaded insert.</p><p></p><p>I personally want to re-state gert's warning about screws into MDF (especially taper screws). Do not use a fastener in MDF end grain unless you are sure you will not create radial loads on the joint (pre-drilling and no taper screws)</p><p></p><p>Edit: spelling</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Timber_MG, post: 37559, member: 18"] Tongue and groove in my experience is the best (no experience with biscuits and MDF, great for hard woods though). I concur with the advice given by Gert on using PVC glue with clamps or tie down straps. Even butt-joined MDF can come out well (as many a test cab will attest to), but a router table makes quick work of a rabbet. Fasteners and MDF are a pain sometimes. What works well however (only really applicable for baffles) is drilling and tapping the MDF and applying some super glue/epoxy to the thread to strengthen the structure. Once dry run the tap through again (cordless drills work a charm for tapping) et voila (no T-nuts that can fall out either). If you need to make very sure, use a threaded insert. I personally want to re-state gert's warning about screws into MDF (especially taper screws). Do not use a fastener in MDF end grain unless you are sure you will not create radial loads on the joint (pre-drilling and no taper screws) Edit: spelling [/QUOTE]
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