wrapping a box with vinyl
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Printed Date: May 02, 2024 at 6:33 AM
Topic: wrapping a box with vinyl
Posted By: pcana11
Subject: wrapping a box with vinyl
Date Posted: November 30, 2009 at 9:53 PM
i have my box built sub in and tested and everything and i absolutely love it. i was wondering about wrapping it. i have built and wrapped boxes before with vinyl, but the sides never turned out great and i was wondering if anybody new any tips or techniques, thanks, patrick -------------
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Posted By: squires500
Date Posted: December 06, 2009 at 4:08 AM
have you been using a heat gun?
Posted By: pcana11
Date Posted: December 06, 2009 at 10:13 AM
no, i do not own one
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Posted By: i am an idiot
Date Posted: December 06, 2009 at 10:39 AM
Try setting the endcaps in about 3/8 of an inch. Then cut an endcap out of 1/4 inch stock. Cover it and set it into place.
Posted By: pcana11
Date Posted: December 06, 2009 at 10:56 AM
the box has already been built. i was thinking about, since i have some left over mdf, cutting the pieces to extend out 3/4" past the sides so i could wrap the new pieces, tuck them up under the ends and then put the end caps in
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Posted By: boogeyman
Date Posted: December 07, 2009 at 8:09 AM
Your above suggestion pcana 11....was going to be my suggestion.
Posted By: pcana11
Date Posted: December 07, 2009 at 8:25 PM
i think that would be the best bet too. im gonna try that and see how it works
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Posted By: bellsracer
Date Posted: January 10, 2010 at 2:42 PM
If you haven't already done this project yet, make sure you buy the 4way stretch vinyl for getting around the corners, it's more exspensive but a LOT easier to get around corners without the "elephant skin" forming. Ganbatte ne! ------------- Never send your ducks to eagle school.
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Posted By: boogeyman
Date Posted: January 10, 2010 at 2:52 PM
in addition to the above post.....If you are not using the 4 way stretch vinyl, roundover the edges 1/2 roundover bit with a router or any other means to avoid "elephant skin"
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