Posted by Bill Epstein [ 75.138.126.182 ] on November 01, 2008 at 19:52:53:
In Reply to: "Bill Epstein" cabinet building details? posted by Norris Wilson on October 31, 2008 at 22:34:38:
I just used butt joints since I was going to veneer with marine-type plywood, Arauco, from Lowes, about $38 a sheet.
I kept the bracing to a minimum with just 1 plywood window pane which helps square the box and a few pieces of pine 1x4 placed irregularly on the walls. The Arauco seems quite non-resonant and I wanted to try the Audio Note idea of letting the box flex somewhat.
The multi-layer approach you mention is well-regarded; the XLH was built from 3- 3/4" layers and we know how natural that sounded. And how heavy!
If you use plywood and no veneer cutting 45s and joining with biscuits then using a few band clamps is a great idea. Personally, I don't think all the box-within-a-box stuff is worth the trouble, but that's just me.
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