Re: First t00b amp build

Posted by Travis on
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Well naturally as a carpenter I gotta suggest that you build it!

Obviously I don't really know you, but I'm pretty confident that you can do it as long as you have access to (and can safely operate) a table saw, chop saw, and router.

If you're gonna tolex it that actually makes it easier because you don't have to worry about complicated joints and you can hide a lot of mistakes like router tear-out etc

I'm actually not sure what kind of joints Marshall traditionally used. It seems that they most likely used finger joints originally, but it is clear that they used Baltic birch plywood.

Of course since you're traditionally looking at using plywood and tolex, it doesn't do you much good to put in the extra effort to use finger joints/ box joints/ dovetail joints.

IMO you really might as well just do a butt joint with plenty of glue with a cleat also glued (and nailed or screwed) inside all 4 corners. As long as the cleats don't interfere with the chassis or another part of the cabinet, this is the easiest option and will give you a strong joint.

The best way to do that is with glue and clamps. You can use pin nails to hold it together while you clamp it, but I wouldn't recommend using screws as that will want to split the plywood and interfere with the roundover edge detail later.

Another cool option would be a locking miter joint, but if you don't already have the bit a good one is a little pricey

The good thing is even if you need to buy a bit or something like that, you will just be set up to make more cabinets in the future and you will save a ton of money and give yourself creative freedom