New Saburo Build thread

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Oh, bonus -- I see Canadian Tire has 'em for $11.99! Pennies. The cost of this project is going down all the time.

;-)

[Andrewbee]

there's no substitute for the old reliable Pony pipe clamps

So true.

You can also sometimes get the clamps only and then do your own pipes, more work but this is a DIY forum

Another alternative is straps (not strap ons - I kill me with humor and its not yet Friday).

You can get the ratcheting types that are used often to tie down loads in trucks, make some corner blocks at 90 degrees, line same with wax paper and Bob's your Uncle!

Otherwise, use a couple finishing nails to locate the panels so they will not shift and then use the tie downs.

Masking tape makes a fine "clamp". As long as the wood is properly cut, you really do not need much pressure to make a good joint (wood joint)

I better get back to work before I get the corny joke award.

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'Tis true, Andrew. A story as old as the hills is the tale of the misdirected strap-on, and how it leads to the joint being put in the wrong place. Best be careful where I'm laying my pipe while I'm at it.

But I think I'll just put a clamp on it there, and encourage you no further!

[italynstylion]

A lot of the claps from Harbor Freight are questionable. I broke the fulcrum on one of the squeeze style clamps; fixed it...and it's never worked better. There are some Irwin clamps my friend has that are unreal. HUGE surface area and like 2000lbs of clamp force. I'm always tempted to hold onto them when I borrow them from him.

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My down fall is I don't know anyone with tools.

Someone's gotta be the first guy on the block to by a dozen clamps. Guess it's me!

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Alright fellows, Here are some pictures like I been promising.

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And a few more...

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I have to say, could there be a more satisfying woodworking micro skill as using a decent quality plane with adequate technique?

Less than 45 minutes with a plane, and everything is flat. Some of the internal bits are a bit short, but we're talking less than 1 mm.

Sides'll go on tomorrow, boys.

Well, one tomorrow after work, one Saturday morning.

Sanding and varathane on Sunday.


I'm excited!

Dave of Bass, you out there m8? You know what I'm feelin'!

[planet10]

Before you close it up, you should pull the damping from the throat and put it into the air cavity (hi-lited in red)

Wool carpet underlay would be better than the foam stuff too.

dave

[italynstylion]

^I was thinking the same thing. I'd hate for him to have to go through the ordeal I'm completing with my build. The fleece cloth sold for most craft projects is pretty decent as well. Two layers of that attached to the walls is very effective.