Criticize my cabinet design

[Jim Patchell]

    I am assuming that "Tolex" is the black vinal like covering you are talking
about.  Now for my "stupid" question of the month.  I have wondered for quite
some time where you get this stuff.  Also, the little metal pieces that you put
on the corners.  Inquiring minds want to know.

    Thanks..

    -Jim

John Speth wrote:

> A nice little surprise I had when completing a cabinet recently was when I
> applied Tolex to the outside.  It works real easy and it covers up the
> crappiest carpentry to make it look professional.  The key is using a good
> slow curing adhesive (3M spray 90 or contact cement) and use a real sharp
> knife.  It's kinda spendy though but the results are worth it.  The end
> product looks like a Fender cabinet.  Go to the local music store to get an
> idea of the "Fender" way of how Tolex is laid and try to mimic it.
>
> John Speth
> Object Engineering, Inc
> mailto:johns at oei.com
>
> On Monday, June 28, 1999 6:39 AM, mike(digiboy) [SMTP:digiboy at erols.com]
> wrote:
> > I'm not a big diy-er but I gotta make a  wooden box type housing for an
> old
> > analog piece that is mounted only to a faceplate.
> >
> >  The face plate is about 10"H x 28"W  so a standard rack mount won't do.
>  I
> > will use rack mounts screwed to the inside of the box to hold the unit.
> The
> > box only needs to be about  5" deep so I will have the wood sides
> protrude
> > past the front of the faceplate another inch to give added protection to
> > all the knobs and switches. That extra depth will also make it a bit more
> > stable standing up.   Not doing any fancy 45 degree cuts, real simple.
> The
> > back is very unimportant, will probably be masonite or thin plywood.  I
> may
> > add a hinged cover later on. Just wondering  if anyone has any hints or
> > further ideas. I'd like to get it right the first time.