Creative edge solutions for plywood

[chrisb]

so, you just installing the fronts with velcro or little neo magnets for quick swapping as the mood strikes you"

very pretty work

 

[kec]

so, you just installing the fronts with velcro or little neo magnets for quick swapping as the mood strikes you"

very pretty work

It's screwed in from the back. The padauk was a little too dark to see the control names. It will remain this way.

 

[Doug Kim]

If you use baltic birch plywood, show it off. I did this on one of my guitar amps I built. The flat areas are anigre veneer. The finish is natural Watco danish oil with Minwax finishing wax after the oil has cured.

I finished assembling Fostex BK-12m, which is made of baltic birch plywood. I am looking for best way to finish these little beauties.
Is danish oil and finishing wax combo as robust as stain + polyurethane finish?

 

[DPH]

No, but do you need that kind of durability in your finish? Hifi speakers aren't exactly wear items.

 

[Doug Kim]

No, but do you need that kind of durability in your finish? Hifi speakers aren't exactly wear items.

I have a 2-year-old angel at home who recently learned the fun of throwing things. But well, veneered speakers might be under same chance of getting struck by thrown objects, so I think you're right, I might not need any higher durability than oil+wax.

 

[DPH]

My dad likes to mix PU in 30-50% into the last couple Danish oil coats. Adds a little bit of toughness without adding much plasticy-look.

You know, for those 2 YO angels.

 

[chrisb]

even if the top coat is virtually indestructible, with sufficient mass and velocity behind the thrown object, the substrate could dent

 

[CraigSu]

If you build the enclosures with full-length cleats to attach the panels then you can cut your panels the same width as your internal dimensions and use either quarter-round or cove moulding for the edges depending on your tastes. The quarter-round has the advantage of putting a radius on your edge without using a router. The full-length cleats will allow you the option of removable panels if you fasten them using screws. The cleats will also help somewhat with cabinet stiffening.