Help with construction issues please

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Posted by Willow on 21, 2001 at 11:14 AM:

I have decided to begin with the box for the control panel, and I have a doubt about how to make the holes. Which of these 2 options is better:

1- I make the holes on the wood, and then I make them on the laminate, formica, or whatever material I chose, and then I add glue and put both parths together.

2- I put both parts together and then I make the holes.

I'm afraid of damaging the covering material, so shouldn't I use the same tool for making the woods that I use for wood.

Some final questions: what's the best glue for formica? And what kind of paint should I use for oak wood? What diameter has the hole for the Happ's Super Stick? and for the buttons? Can I fasten the buttons well if I chose 3/4' wood, or is it too thick?

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: I have decided to begin with the box for the control panel, and I have a doubt about how to make the holes. Which of these 2 options is better: : 1- I make the holes on the wood, and then I make them on the laminate, formica, or whatever material I chose, and then I add glue and put both parths together. : 2- I put both parts together and then I make the holes. : I'm afraid of damaging the covering material, so shouldn't I use the same tool for making the woods that I use for wood. : Some final questions: what's the best glue for formica? And what kind of paint should I use for oak wood? What diameter has the hole for the Happ's Super Stick? and for the buttons? Can I fasten the buttons well if I chose 3/4' wood, or is it too thick?

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