Posted by Mike C on 21, 2001 at 1:49 PM:
In Reply to: Help with construction issues please 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.
I drilled holesin wood first, then attached laminate. Then drilled a hole just big enough in the laminate to get router into, then routered the holes. (Wood acted as a guide)
: 2- I put both parts together and then I make the holes.
I would think this is not a good idea.
: 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.
No I used a forster bit for holes and router for laminate.
: 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?
Glue is found at building store and trick is apply on both pieces and let dry. I used 1 1/8 inch holes for buttons and joysticks. Why would you use Oak and Paint it? #/4 wood is fine for buttons, you may need to router space for joystick though.