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    The MDF panels meet at complex angles and the...

    The MDF panels meet at complex angles and the tolerances are such that there are gaps needing filler.
    MDF is much softer than builders bog so tends to get sanded off leaving the builders bog proud....
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    Deep filling of MDF

    What is a suitable filler for moderately deep voids in MDF, say 2 cm? I am building a complicated loudspeaker baffle out of layers of MDF and need to fill some voids for a smooth overall appearance....
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    It is just that natural timbers tend to move...

    It is just that natural timbers tend to move around as they dry out or absorb moisture. In a cabinet, the bracing effect of the glued up pieces holds everything tight. If you left a piece of timber...
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    Are you concerned about splitting and warping?...

    Are you concerned about splitting and warping? Very few commercial speakers use solid timber for the baffles. Even the expensive Sonus Faber speakers use solid wood strips for the other panels and...
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    Buffing polyurethane finish

    I have applied 5 coats of Cabothane water based satin polyurethane to a marine ply speaker box project by HVLP gun. Even though I sanded between coats with 240-400 grit, the final finish is not as...
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    I used 9 mm marine ply over a 25 mm mdf layers...

    I used 9 mm marine ply over a 25 mm mdf layers plus a damping layer. I will track down some tempered masonite as a potential outer layer instead of marine ply for a future project. It should be...
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    With a username of Soundman I assume you are into...

    With a username of Soundman I assume you are into audio, right? So am I. I am building my next set of "last ever" loudspeakers. I have used 4.8 mm masonite to face the baffles as an easy way to...
  8. I have a sample drying now. Thanks for the tip.

    I have a sample drying now. Thanks for the tip.
  9. Cabot's water based clear over Wattyl traditional stain

    Are there any problems using Cabothane water based polyurethane over Wattyl traditional stain? Any special precautions that need to be taken? I prefer the Wattyl stain over Cabot's interior stain...
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    Sandind and finishing masonite

    Thanks for the info guys. I will practice on some scrap pieces. I want want to prepare the surface for a nice black satin finish. Unfortunately black is not the best colour to hide blemishes but at...
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    Sanding Masonite

    I have some unpainted masonite panels that has some dings and scrapes that I want to prepare for painting. Can raw masonite be prepared for painting like timber i.e. filled with wood filler and...
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    Triton Warranty card

    I posted the warranty card for my Triton router to the address:

    Triton
    45-55 South Centre Road
    Melbourne Airport
    VIC 3045

    and it was returned uncollected. Have they moved? Are they still in...
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    I like this suggestion. I can hopefully cut...

    I like this suggestion. I can hopefully cut within 5mm of the line. I am using a table router so the fence will keep the final trim straight. Rounded corners are acceptable. Thanks everyone for the...
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    Cutting 25mm ply

    I need to cut many small (100mmX150mm) rectangular holes in 25 mm ply. I drilled starter holes in the corners and started using the Triton 1/2" router mounted in the Triton Router table. Firstly, my...
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    Phew, found it.

    Panic over. It is the depth stop screw assembly. Boy, am I glad I found it before I vacuumed.
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    Help with these parts

    Can someone help identify these components?. I am new to Triton gear. I have recently bought the TRA001 router, RTA300 router table and RSA300 router stand. After making some test cuts with the table...
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