oops! mdf split
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Topic: oops! mdf split
Posted By: lemeek36
Subject: oops! mdf split
Date Posted: August 20, 2003 at 2:26 AM
i was putting my enclosure together yesterday and the mdf split. will i hav to change that piece?
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Posted By: JamesRH
Date Posted: August 20, 2003 at 2:28 AM
its a good idea, or use loads of wood glue cause when it dries it will be stonger than the MDF
Posted By: lemeek36
Date Posted: August 20, 2003 at 2:40 AM
can i use liquid nails to seal it?
Posted By: lemeek36
Date Posted: August 20, 2003 at 2:41 AM
can i use liquid nails to seal it? this is my first time building an enclosure.
Posted By: wvsquirrel
Date Posted: August 20, 2003 at 2:41 AM
How big was the piece that split, and which part of the enclosure was it? ------------- Squirrel
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Posted By: lemeek36
Date Posted: August 20, 2003 at 5:04 AM
it is 15"x11", on the bottom corner. the screw was too big.
Posted By: sufferrar
Date Posted: August 20, 2003 at 6:12 AM
Sometimes it helps to pre drill holes half way through to spevent splits.
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Posted By: wvsquirrel
Date Posted: August 20, 2003 at 6:21 AM
Here's a good link on enclosure building.
Depending on the size of the split you may be able to repair it, but I would suggest replacing it if you are able to. ------------- Squirrel
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Posted By: AudioAdrenaline
Date Posted: August 20, 2003 at 1:13 PM
I've used liquid nails on the last 2 boxes I built, and both sealed perfectly. If you buy the low grade stuff, it gives you a 10 minute working period and it stays flexible
Posted By: lemeek36
Date Posted: August 20, 2003 at 10:36 PM
i did pre drill the holes and they still split. i did buy liquid nails so hopefully it works, if not i'll just try it again. thanks.
Posted By: ull3030
Date Posted: August 20, 2003 at 11:01 PM
Try to keep your screws at least two to three inches from the corners. For 3/4 MDF, I would use a course thread drywall screw no longer that 1-5/8" in lenght. Even if you pre drill a hole it can still splitt if it is too close to the corner. Hope this helps -------------
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